Milliliters to Cups Converter

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How to Convert ml to cups

To convert milliliters to US cups, divide the number of milliliters by 236.588. This is because one US cup equals exactly 236.588 milliliters.

Formula: cups = milliliters ÷ 236.588

Example: 500 ml ÷ 236.588 = 2.1134 cups

Milliliters to Cups Conversion Table

Milliliters (ml)Cups (US cup)
1 ml0.00423 cup
100 ml0.42268 cup
200 ml0.84535 cup
250 ml1.0567 cup
500 ml2.1134 cup
1000 ml4.2268 cup

What is a Milliliter?

A milliliter (ml) is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter. Milliliters are commonly used to measure small amounts of liquids, such as in cooking or medicine.

What is a Cup?

A US cup is a unit of volume used in cooking to measure liquids and bulk foods. One US cup equals exactly 236.588 milliliters.

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FAQ

  • How many cups is 250 ml?

    250 ml is approximately 1.06 US cups.

  • How do you convert 500 ml to cups?

    500 ml equals 2.11 US cups (500 ÷ 236.588).

  • What is the formula to convert ml to cups?

    Divide milliliters by 236.588 cups = ml ÷ 236.588.

  • Is 1 cup exactly 250 ml?

    No, 1 US cup is 236.588 ml, not 250 ml. The metric cup (250 ml) is slightly larger.

  • How many ml in half a cup?

    Half a US cup is approximately 118.3 ml.