mL to Cups Converter

Use our mL to cups converter to convert mL to cups instantly. This mL to cups calculator shows the standard formula, examples, and a quick conversion chart to answer questions like how many mL to a cup.

Milliliters
Enter the volume in milliliters.
Results
US Cups
The equivalent volume in US cups.
1.002cup (US)
Metric Cups
The equivalent volume in metric cups.
0.948cup (Metric)
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What is mL to Cups Conversion?

mL to cups conversion converts a metric volume (milliliters) into cups, which are commonly used in cooking and recipes. If you’re searching convert mL to cups, you likely have a measurement in milliliters and need it in cups.

Because “cup” can vary by region, many online converters use the US legal cup as a standard reference. This page uses 1 US cup = 236.588 mL for mL to cups calculations.

If you’re asking how many mL to a cup, the answer depends on the cup standard, but using the US cup it’s 236.588 mL per cup.

mL to Cups Formula

To convert mL to cups, divide milliliters by 236.588. This is the standard mL to cups converter formula for a US cup.

Milliliters to cups =
cups = mL ÷ 236.588

Based on the US cup (1 cup = 236.588 mL).

Cups to milliliters =
mL = cups × 236.588

Use this for the reverse conversion.

mL
= Milliliters
cups
= Cups (US cup used for this converter)
236.588
= Conversion factor: 1 cup = 236.588 mL
How many mL to a cup?
1 cup = 236.588 mL

So one cup is 236.588 milliliters (US cup standard).

Example: convert mL to cups
500 ÷ 236.588 = 2.1134 cups

So 500 mL is about 2.11 cups.

Conversion chart (mL to cups)

Quick reference values for common conversions.

mLCups
11/236.588
500.2113
1000.4227
2000.8454
236.5881
2501.0567
5002.1134
7103.0000
10004.2268

How to Convert mL to Cups

  1. 1

    Enter the volume in milliliters (mL).

  2. 2

    Divide the mL value by 236.588.

  3. 3

    Read the result in cups.

  4. 4

    If converting cups to mL, multiply cups by 236.588.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mL to a cup?

Using the US cup standard, 1 cup equals 236.588 mL.

How do I convert mL to cups?

Divide milliliters by 236.588. The formula is cups = mL ÷ 236.588.

What is mL to cups?

It’s a volume conversion from milliliters (mL) to cups, commonly used in cooking and recipes.

Is this an mL to cups calculator?

Yes—this mL to cups converter uses the standard US cup factor to calculate cups instantly.

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