Milliliters to Cups Converter
Convert between milliliters and cups with precise calculations for cooking and baking
Volume Conversion Calculator
Choose the cup standard used in your region or recipe
Metric unit of volume (1/1000 liter)
US Legal Cup
Conversion Results
Conversion factor: 1 us-legal cup = 240 ml
Formula: cups = milliliters ÷ 240
Reverse formula: milliliters = cups × 240
Common Milliliters to Cups Conversions
| Milliliters | US Legal Cups | Cooking Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 15 ml | 0.063 cups | 1 tablespoon |
| 30 ml | 0.125 cups | 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) |
| 60 ml | 0.250 cups | 1/4 cup |
| 80 ml | 0.333 cups | 1/3 cup |
| 120 ml | 0.500 cups | 1/2 cup |
| 160 ml | 0.667 cups | 2/3 cup |
| 180 ml | 0.750 cups | 3/4 cup |
| 240 ml | 1.000 cups | 1 cup |
| 480 ml | 2.000 cups | 2 cups (1 pint) |
| 960 ml | 4.000 cups | 4 cups (1 quart) |
| 1000 ml | 4.167 cups | 1 liter |
Cooking & Baking Examples
Milk for Pancakes
240 ml = 1 cup
Perfect for most pancake recipes
Coffee Measurement
180 ml = 0.75 cups
Standard coffee mug size
Soup Serving
250 ml = 1.04 cups
Typical soup bowl portion
Recipe Scaling
500 ml = 2.08 cups
Perfect for doubling recipes
Different Cup Standards
US Legal Cup (240 ml)
- • Standard for recipes and nutrition labels
- • Most common in US cooking
- • Used in food packaging
US Customary Cup (236.588 ml)
- • Traditional US measurement
- • Equals half a liquid pint
- • Used in older recipes
Metric Cup (250 ml)
- • Common in Australia, New Zealand
- • Easy conversion with metric system
- • Standard in international recipes
Imperial Cup (284.131 ml)
- • Used in UK and Commonwealth
- • Half of an imperial pint
- • Larger than US cups
Understanding Milliliters to Cups Conversion
Conversion Formulas
US Legal: cups = ml ÷ 240
US Customary: cups = ml ÷ 236.588
Metric: cups = ml ÷ 250
When to Use This Conversion
- •Converting international recipes to US measurements
- •Scaling recipes up or down
- •Using metric measuring tools with US recipes
- •Precision baking and cooking
Step-by-Step Conversion
Example: Convert 360 ml to cups
Step 1: Choose cup type (US Legal)
Step 2: Use conversion factor (240 ml = 1 cup)
Step 3: Divide
360 ml ÷ 240 = 1.5 cups
Result: 1.5 cups
Cooking Tips
• Always check which cup standard your recipe uses
• US Legal cups are most common in modern recipes
• Metric cups are becoming more popular internationally
• For precise baking, weigh ingredients when possible
• Keep conversion charts handy for quick reference