Convert milliliters to cups instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Millilitres to cups depends on the cup: 250 ml is exactly one metric cup, but a US cup is 236.6 ml, so 250 ml is 1.06 US cups. This is why a recipe using metric measures in a US measuring cup can come out a little off. For liquids the difference is negligible in cooking, but in baking it can change texture. Use the cup size the recipe was written for, or better, convert dry ingredients to grams so the answer does not depend on the cup.
How to convert milliliters to cups
Multiply the value by 0.004226752838.
cup = mL × 0.004226752838Example: 10 mL = 0.0423 cup.
Milliliters to Cups conversion table
| Milliliters (mL) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.0042 cup |
| 2 mL | 0.0085 cup |
| 3 mL | 0.0127 cup |
| 4 mL | 0.0169 cup |
| 5 mL | 0.0211 cup |
| 10 mL | 0.0423 cup |
| 15 mL | 0.0634 cup |
| 20 mL | 0.0845 cup |
| 25 mL | 0.1057 cup |
| 50 mL | 0.2113 cup |
| 100 mL | 0.4227 cup |
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 1 milliliter?
1 milliliter equals 0.0042 cups.
What is the formula to convert mL to cup?
To convert mL to cup, multiply the value by 0.004226752838. The full formula is: cup = mL × 0.004226752838.
How do I convert cups back to milliliters?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the cups field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: mL = cup ÷ 0.004226752838.
Is the mL to cup conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.004226752838) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.