Skip to main content

Convert milliliter [mL] to cup

Milliliter

Definition:A milliliter (symbol: mL) is a unit of volume that is accepted for use in the international system of units (SI). One milliliter is equal to 1 cubic centimeter (cm3), 1/1,000,000 cubic meters (m3), or 1/1000 liters.
History/origin:The base unit of the milliliter is the liter (US spelling), spelled "litre" in SI terms. The term "litre" was originally part of the French metric system and was derived from the term "litron," one of the older versions of the French litre. Refer to the liter page for further details.
Use:Milliliters are used to measure the volume of many types of smaller containers in everyday use, such as plastic bottles, cans, drinking, glasses, juice and milk cartons, yogurt, toothpaste tubes, perfume/cologne bottles, etc. Many measurement devices such as graduated cylinders, beakers, pipettes, measurement cups, etc. also use the measurement of milliliters.

Cup

Definition:A cup is a unit of volume in the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. The metric cup is defined as 250 milliliters. One United States customary cup is equal to 236.5882365 milliliters as well as 1/16 U.S. customary gallons, 8 U.S. customary fluid ounces, 16 U.S. customary tablespoons, or 48 U.S. customary teaspoons.
Use:The cup is typically used in cooking to measure liquids and bulk foods, often within the context of serving sizes. Actual drinking cups can vary significantly in terms of size and are generally not a good representation of this unit. Standardized measuring cups are used instead.

How to Convert milliliter [mL] to cup

1 mL = 0.0042267528 cup

1 cup = 236.5882365

Example : Convert 2 ml to cup :

2 ml = 2 * 0.0042267528 cup = 0.0084535057 cup

Frequently Asked Questions — Convert milliliter [mL] to cup

Question: How many ml in a cup?

Answer: 1 US cup = 236.5882365 mL. 1 metric cup (used in Australia, Canada) = 250 mL.

Question: How do I convert milliliters to cups?

Answer: Divide by 236.5882365. For example, 500 mL ÷ 236.5882365 ≈ 2.113 cups.

Question: How many ml is half a cup?

Answer: Half a US cup = 118.294 mL. Half a metric cup = 125 mL.

Question: What is the difference between a US cup and a metric cup?

Answer: A US cup is 236.588 mL; a metric cup is exactly 250 mL. The metric cup is used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Question: How many ml is 2 cups?

Answer: 2 US cups = 473.176 mL. 2 metric cups = 500 mL.