To convert cups to milliliters, multiply by 236.588. So 1 cup = 236.6 ml, 1/2 cup = 118.3 ml, and 1/4 cup = 59.1 ml. This converter uses the US customary cup (236.588 ml) - the standard for American recipes.
- Formula: ml = cups × 236.588. US cup = 236.588 ml (not 240 ml, though many recipes round up).
- 1/4 cup = 59.1 ml. 1/3 cup = 78.9 ml. 1/2 cup = 118.3 ml. 3/4 cup = 177.4 ml.
- Metric recipes often call 250 ml "1 cup" - that's 1.057 US cups, a minor difference in practice.
- Reverse: cups = ml ÷ 236.588.
How to use our cups to mL converter
Type any cup value in the cups field and the ml result appears instantly. Use decimals for fractions: type 0.5 for half a cup, 0.25 for a quarter cup, 0.333 for a third cup. Both directions work without pressing a button.
How do you convert cups to ml?
Multiply the number of US cups by 236.588. The US customary cup is defined as exactly 8 US fluid ounces = 8 × 29.5735 ml = 236.588 ml. Many recipes round this to 240 ml for simplicity, which is accurate enough for most cooking.
$$\text{ml} = \text{cups} \times 236.588$$
Worked examples: 1/4 cup = 59.1 ml. 1/3 cup = 78.9 ml. 1/2 cup = 118.3 ml. 3/4 cup = 177.4 ml. 1 cup = 236.6 ml. 1.5 cups = 354.9 ml. 2 cups = 473.2 ml.
How do you convert ml to cups?
Divide milliliters by 236.588. See the dedicated ml to cups converter for a ml-first reference table.
$$\text{cups} = \text{ml} \div 236.588$$
Worked examples: 60 ml = 0.254 cups. 120 ml = 0.507 cups. 180 ml = 0.761 cups. 240 ml = 1.014 cups. 500 ml = 2.113 cups.
Cups to milliliters reference table
Whole and mixed cup values converted to ml, covering common recipe quantities:
| Cups | Milliliters (ml) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 29.57 ml | 2 tablespoons |
| 1/4 cup | 59.15 ml | 4 tablespoons |
| 1/3 cup | 78.86 ml | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 1/2 cup | 118.3 ml | 8 tablespoons |
| 2/3 cup | 157.7 ml | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 3/4 cup | 177.4 ml | 12 tablespoons |
| 1 cup | 236.6 ml | Standard US cup / 8 fl oz |
| 1.5 cups | 354.9 ml | 1 cup + 1/2 cup |
| 2 cups | 473.2 ml | 1 US pint |
| 3 cups | 709.8 ml | Large mixing bowl amount |
| 4 cups | 946.4 ml | 1 quart |
Common cup fractions in milliliters
Recipe cup fractions converted to exact ml values. Use these when measuring with a metric measuring jug:
| Cup fraction | Decimal | Exact ml | Rounded ml |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 0.125 | 29.57 ml | 30 ml |
| 1/4 cup | 0.25 | 59.15 ml | 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 0.333 | 78.86 ml | 79 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 0.5 | 118.3 ml | 118 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 0.667 | 157.7 ml | 158 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 0.75 | 177.4 ml | 177 ml |
| 1 cup | 1.0 | 236.6 ml | 237 ml |
FAQs about converting cups to ml
How many ml is 1 cup?
1 US cup equals 236.588 ml. Many recipes round this to 240 ml or 250 ml for convenience. For baking, use 236.6 ml for precision. For cooking liquids, rounding to 240 ml is fine.
How many ml is half a cup?
Half a cup equals 118.3 ml. 0.5 × 236.588 = 118.3 ml. For most recipes, 118 ml or 120 ml is close enough.
How many ml is 1/4 cup?
1/4 cup equals 59.15 ml. 0.25 × 236.588 = 59.15 ml. This equals 4 tablespoons (4 × 14.79 ml = 59.1 ml).
How many cups is 250 ml?
250 ml equals 1.057 US cups - just over 1 cup. Many metric recipes treat 250 ml as "1 cup" - this is close enough for most cooking purposes.