ML to Cups Converter
Convert between milliliters (ml) and cups with precision. Perfect for cooking, baking, and international recipe conversions using US standard cup measurements.
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Quick ML to Cups Reference
| Milliliters | Cups | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.004 | 1 milliliter |
| 100 | 0.422 | 100 ml |
| 119 | 0.500 | 1/2 cup |
| 158 | 0.667 | 2/3 cup |
| 200 | 0.844 | 200 ml |
| 237 | 1.000 | 1 cup (exact) |
| 250 | 1.055 | 250 ml |
| 355 | 1.500 | 1.5 cups |
| 474 | 2.000 | 2 cups |
| 500 | 2.110 | 500 ml |
| 711 | 3.000 | 3 cups |
| 1000 | 4.227 | 1 liter |
Common Cup Fractions
| Cups | Milliliters | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 59.25 | Quarter cup |
| 1/3 | 79 | Third cup |
| 1/2 | 118.5 | Half cup |
| 2/3 | 158 | Two-thirds cup |
| 3/4 | 177.75 | Three-quarters cup |
| 1 | 237 | One cup |
| 1 1/4 | 296.25 | One and quarter cup |
| 1 1/2 | 355.5 | One and half cup |
Understanding ML and Cups
Milliliters (ml)
A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter. It's widely used in cooking, medicine, and scientific measurements for precise liquid volume measurements.
US Standard Cup
The US standard cup is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in American cooking. One US cup equals exactly 237 milliliters (8 fluid ounces).
International Variations
Note that cup measurements can vary by country. This calculator uses the US standard cup (237 ml). Imperial cups (284 ml) and metric cups (250 ml) are used in other regions.
Conversion Formulas
ML to Cups
Cups = Milliliters ÷ 237
Cups = ML / 237
Cups to ML
Milliliters = Cups × 237
ML = Cups * 237
Memory Aids
- 1 cup = 237 ml (exactly)
- 1/2 cup ≈ 119 ml
- 1/4 cup ≈ 59 ml
- 100 ml ≈ 0.42 cups
- 250 ml ≈ 1.05 cups
Common Applications
Cooking & Baking
- • Recipe conversions
- • International recipes
- • Liquid ingredient measurements
- • Scaling recipes up/down
- • Professional cooking
Alternative Measurements
- • 1 teaspoon ≈ 5 ml
- • 1 tablespoon ≈ 15 ml
- • 1 standard glass ≈ 250 ml
- • 1 fluid ounce ≈ 30 ml
- • Emergency measuring
Scientific & Medical
- • Laboratory measurements
- • Medical dosages
- • Nutritional calculations
- • Research applications
- • Quality control
Measuring Tips & Tricks
Accurate Measuring
- • Use clear measuring cups for liquids
- • Check measurement at eye level
- • Use the meniscus (curved surface) for precision
- • Level ingredients for dry measurements
- • Pre-measure ingredients before cooking
Kitchen Scale Alternative
- • For water: 1 gram = 1 milliliter
- • Most liquids close to water density
- • Oil is slightly lighter (0.9 g/ml)
- • Honey is heavier (1.4 g/ml)
- • Weigh for ultimate accuracy