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Convert Milliliters to Cups (US) (mL to cup)
Exact formula, conversion factors, live calculator, and reference charts for milliliters to cups (us).
Method reviewed:Exact defined factors — international yard and pound (1959), US customary gallon and cup, SI — the values NIST SP 811 lists · reviewed September 2026
1 milliliter is equal to about 0.004227 US cups. To convert millilitres to US cups, divide by 236.5882365.
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Quick reference conversion chart from 1 to 100 milliliters.
| Milliliters (mL) | Cups (US) (cup) | Mathematical Formula |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.0042 cup | 1 × 0.00422675 |
| 2 mL | 0.0085 cup | 2 × 0.00422675 |
| 5 mL | 0.0211 cup | 5 × 0.00422675 |
| 10 mL | 0.0423 cup | 10 × 0.00422675 |
| 15 mL | 0.0634 cup | 15 × 0.00422675 |
| 20 mL | 0.0845 cup | 20 × 0.00422675 |
| 25 mL | 0.1057 cup | 25 × 0.00422675 |
| 50 mL | 0.2113 cup | 50 × 0.00422675 |
| 75 mL | 0.317 cup | 75 × 0.00422675 |
| 100 mL | 0.4227 cup | 100 × 0.00422675 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mL in a cup?
236.588 mL for the US customary cup. Be careful: the US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, and a metric cup is 250 mL.
Which cup does my recipe mean?
A US recipe almost always means the 236.6 mL customary cup. Australian recipes mean 250 mL, which is 5.7% more — enough to matter in baking.
How many cups is 500 mL?
500 mL is 2.11 US cups, or a little over two.