Milliliters to Cups
Convert milliliters (mL) to cups (cup). 1 mL = 0.0042267571 cup (and 1 cup = 236.588 mL). It all runs locally in your browser.
Milliliters to Cups table
| Milliliters | Cups |
|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | 0.0021133785 cup |
| 1 mL | 0.0042267571 cup |
| 2 mL | 0.0084535141 cup |
| 3 mL | 0.012680271 cup |
| 5 mL | 0.021133785 cup |
| 10 mL | 0.042267571 cup |
| 25 mL | 0.10566893 cup |
| 50 mL | 0.21133785 cup |
| 100 mL | 0.42267571 cup |
Where this conversion shows up
This direction runs when a metric recipe or drink size lands in a US kitchen: a 500 mL bottle, a European recipe's 300 mL of cream, or a nutrition label serving in milliliters that your measuring cups can't display.
Worked example
A recipe calls for 500 mL of stock: 500 × 0.0042268 = 2.11 US cups — so measure 2 cups and add a splash (about 2 tablespoons) to cover the difference.
Rounding and precision
For cooking, the nearest quarter cup is usually fine (60 mL ≈ ¼ cup). For baking, mind the 6% gap between metric assumptions: 250 mL is 1.06 US cups, not 1 cup — over four "cups" the shortfall is nearly a quarter cup.
How to convert
To convert milliliters to cups, multiply by 0.0042267571. Need other units? Use the full Unit Converter.
FAQ
How many cups in a milliliter?
1 milliliter equals 0.0042267571 cups (cup).
How do I convert milliliters to cups?
Multiply the milliliters value by 0.0042267571. For example, 5 mL = 0.021133785 cup.
How many cups is 250 mL?
250 mL is 1.057 US cups — a fraction over one cup. If the recipe came from a metric country, its author meant exactly one metric cup, so use 1 US cup plus 1 tablespoon.
How many cups is a 330 mL can?
A 330 mL can is 1.39 US cups. The US 12 fl oz can (355 mL) is almost exactly 1.5 cups.