🥣 mL to Cups Converter
Convert milliliter measurements to US cups with precise kitchen-friendly equivalents.
Many recipes mention both metric and US customary units. Enter a milliliter amount (or cups) to keep your conversions accurate across cookbooks, bar programs, and lab notes.
240 mL equals roughly 1 US cup.
US customary cups — 1 cup = 236.588 mL.
Liters (L)
0.24
Fluid Ounces (fl oz)
8.12
Tablespoons (Tbsp)
16.23
Teaspoons (tsp)
48.69
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the metric volume
Type the milliliter quantity listed in your recipe or measurement notes.
See the cup conversion
The tool immediately displays the equivalent in US cups, plus supplemental units.
Adjust for other units
Reference fluid ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons when scaling or sharing instructions internationally.
Formula
Cups = Milliliters ÷ 236.5882365
Milliliters = Cups × 236.5882365
Based on the US customary cup. For imperial cups (UK/Canada), use 284 mL instead.
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Milliliters are the standard metric unit for liquids, while cups remain common in US cookbooks and beverage guides. This converter keeps both systems aligned, ensuring bartenders, bakers, and home cooks follow recipes accurately without guesswork.
The additional outputs (liters, fluid ounces, tablespoons, teaspoons) cover nearly every kitchen scenario. Whether you need to prepare a scaled-down test batch or share instructions with international teammates, the tool provides all the equivalents in one place.
For weight-based conversions, pair this calculator with the Gallons to Pounds Converter or mg to mL Calculator, especially when recipes specify ingredients by mass rather than volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this use US or metric cups?
It uses the US customary cup (236.588 mL). If you need imperial or metric cups, multiply or divide using their respective definitions.
Can I convert large batch sizes?
Yes. Enter any milliliter amount, from single servings to commercial-scale batches—the conversion is linear.
What about dry ingredients?
Dry ingredients are better measured by weight for accuracy. Use this tool for liquids and switch to a weight converter for solids.
How accurate are the tablespoon and teaspoon conversions?
They rely on US culinary measures (1 Tbsp = 14.7868 mL, 1 tsp = 4.92892 mL). Results are precise to two decimal places.