Milliliters (mL) to Cups Converter
236.588 mL = 1 US cup. Divide mL by 236.588 to convert. Example: 500 mL ÷ 236.588 ≈ 2.11 cups.
Inverse conversion
1 US cup = 236.588 mL. Multiply cups by 236.588 to convert. Example: 2 cups × 236.588 = 473.18 mL.
Formula
Formula
cups = mL ÷ 236.588
Worked example
To convert 750 mL to cups: 750 ÷ 236.588 ≈ 3.17 cups (about 3 cups + 2.5 tablespoons).
Quick reference table
| mL | cup |
|---|---|
| 50 | 0.211338 |
| 100 | 0.422675 |
| 125 | 0.528344 |
| 150 | 0.634013 |
| 200 | 0.845351 |
| 236 | 0.997514 |
| 250 | 1.056688 |
| 350 | 1.479363 |
| 500 | 2.113376 |
| 750 | 3.170065 |
Unit definitions
Milliliter (mL)
The milliliter (mL) is 1/1000 of a liter. The standard metric unit for liquid volume in cooking and science.
US Cup (cup)
The US cup equals 236.588 mL or 8 US fluid ounces. Standard for US recipes and cooking measurements.
Common use cases
- Converting metric recipes to US cups
- Portion control in cups
- Blender and mixing bowl measurements
- Cocktail and beverage recipes