Cups to mL Converter
Convert between cups and milliliters / millilitres (mL) using this calculator tool. There are three different cup sizes included - US cup, imperial cup, metric cup. I've included an explanation of each cup, together with a table of measurements below the converter.
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How many ml in a cup?
To work out how many ml there are in a cup, you need to know which cup your recipe/instructions is referencing. The US cup measures 236.59 mL. In comparison, the old imperial UK cup (most commonly referenced in pre-1970s recipes) measures 284.13 mL. The metric cup, referenced in Commonwealth countries and modern UK recipes, measures 250 mL. Here's a chart of how they measure for 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup.
| 1 Cup | 1/2 Cup | 1/3 Cup | 1/4 Cup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Cup | 236.59 mL | 118.29 mL | 78.86 mL | 59.15 mL |
| UK Imperial Cup | 284.13 mL | 142.07 mL | 94.71 mL | 71.03 mL |
| Metric Cup | 250 mL | 125 mL | 83.3 mL | 62.5 mL |
You can learn more about the different cups sizes in my article, tablespoon and cup sizes around the world. There's also a great article from the UK Telegraph about how cup measures can cause unnecessary havoc in your kitchen.
Other Cooking Units
Should you wish to convert between cups and other units, converters are also available for cups and grams, cups and ounces and quarts and cups.
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