How to convert cups to milliliters
Cups and Milliliters both measure volume, so converting is a single multiplication. One cup equals 236.588 ml, so you multiply your cups value by 236.588.
Formula: milliliters = cups × 236.588. For example, 10 cup = 2,365.88 ml.
Cups to Milliliters conversion table
| Cups (cup) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 236.588 |
| 2 | 473.176 |
| 5 | 1,182.94 |
| 10 | 2,365.88 |
| 25 | 5,914.7 |
| 50 | 11,829.4 |
| 100 | 23,658.8 |
| 1,000 | 236,588 |
Cups and Milliliters explained
Cups (cup): A US cooking measure of about 236.6 ml.
Milliliters (ml): One-thousandth of a litre, used for small liquid amounts and medicine.
When you'd convert cups to milliliters
You'll convert cups to milliliters whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing cups and milliliters figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 cup is exactly 236.588 ml, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in a cup?
One cup equals 236.588 ml. Multiply your cups figure by 236.588 to get milliliters.
What is the formula to convert cups to milliliters?
milliliters = cups × 236.588. The factor 236.588 is exact.
What is 2 cups in milliliters?
2 cup = 473.176 ml. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Cups to Milliliters converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 cup = 236.588 ml) defined by NIST Handbook 44 / US customary liquid measures, so results are exact to several decimal places.