Milliliters (mL) to Cups Converter
Convert metric milliliters into US Legal, US Customary, or Metric cups.
Interactive Milliliters (mL) to Cups Converter
US Legal Cup = 240 mL. US Customary Cup = 236.59 mL. Metric Cup = 250 mL. Imperial Cup = 284.13 mL.
Understanding Milliliters (mL) to Cups Converter
Convert metric milliliters into US Legal, US Customary, or Metric cups.
US Legal Cup = 240 mL. US Customary Cup = 236.59 mL. Metric Cup = 250 mL. Imperial Cup = 284.13 mL.
How to Convert Milliliters (mL) to Cups
- Enter milliliters.
- View cup fractions across standards.
Worked Culinary Example
Scenario: Converting 500 mL to cups.
- In US Legal cups (240 mL): 500 ÷ 240 = 2.08 cups.
- In Metric cups (250 mL): 500 ÷ 250 = 2.00 cups.
Result: 500 mL = 2.08 US cups or exactly 2 Metric cups.
Quick Reference Conversion Table
| Milliliters (mL) | Cups |
|---|---|
| 60 mL | 1/4 cup (0.25) |
| 120 mL | 1/2 cup (0.50) |
| 180 mL | 3/4 cup (0.75) |
| 240 mL | 1.0 US Legal Cup |
| 250 mL | 1.0 Metric Cup (1.04 US cups) |
| 500 mL | 2.08 US cups (2 Metric cups) |
Common Measuring Mistakes to Avoid
Assuming 1 cup is always 250 mL
In American recipes, 1 cup is 240 mL.