Cups to milliliters is the most common conversion people search while cooking—especially when a recipe uses cups but your jug is marked in mL. This calculator converts cups to mL using your chosen standard.
Best for: soups, sauces, batters, pancakes, and drink mixes.
Cups to mL
Convert cups to milliliters using your selected cup standard.
Tip: If your recipe uses metric cups, update the cup standard in settings.
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US cup vs metric cup
A US cup is commonly treated as 240 mL, while a metric cup is commonly 250 mL. If your recipe source is Australian/UK/metric, switching the cup standard in settings can make your results match the recipe’s intent.
Quick references
- ½ cup ≈ 120 mL (US)
- 1 cup ≈ 240 mL (US)
- 2 cups ≈ 480 mL (US)
Use the calculator for exact results, especially when scaling.
FAQs
Is “oz” here fluid ounces or weight ounces?
This suite treats ounces as US fluid ounces (fl oz) for liquids. Weight ounces depend on ingredient density and require a different tool.
Why do my cup conversions look different across websites?
Cup sizes vary by standard. Many US sites use 240 mL, while metric recipes often use 250 mL. Set your preferred cup standard in the plugin settings to stay consistent.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
In US cooking, 1 cup is commonly treated as 16 tablespoons. Use the converter if you want it in mL based on your standards.