How to convert milliliters to us cups
To convert a measurement in milliliters to us cups, multiply the value by 0.004226752838. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 mL to us cups: 5 × 0.004226752838 = 0.021133764189 cup.
What is a milliliter?
A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L) and equal to one cubic centimeter. The milliliter derives from the liter with the Latin prefix 'mille' (thousand). It is the standard small-volume unit in medicine, cooking, and laboratories worldwide, interchangeable with the cubic centimeter (cc).
Common uses of milliliters include: Medicine and syrup dosages; Recipe liquid measurements; Cosmetics and perfume volumes; Laboratory and chemistry work.
What is a us cup?
A US cup is a US customary cooking measure equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 236.6 milliliters. The US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, while the customary cooking cup is about 236.6 mL. The cup became the backbone of American home-cooking recipes, unlike the weight-based approach common elsewhere.
Common uses of us cups include: US recipe ingredient measurements; Coffee maker and kettle capacity; Serving sizes on US nutrition labels; Baking and portioning at home.
Milliliters to us cups worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 mL = 0.004226752838 cup 5 mL = 0.021133764189 cup 10 mL = 0.042267528377 cup 50 mL = 0.211337641887 cup 100 mL = 0.422675283773 cup
Frequently asked questions
How many us cups are in one milliliter?
One milliliter (mL) equals 0.004226752838 us cups (cup). Multiply any value in milliliters by 0.004226752838 to convert to us cups.
How do I convert milliliters to us cups?
Multiply the value in milliliters by 0.004226752838. For example, 5 mL × 0.004226752838 = 0.021133764189 cup.
How do I convert us cups to milliliters?
Multiply the value in us cups by 236.588237, or divide by 0.004226752838. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the milliliter to us cup conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for milliliters to us cups?
The formula is: cup = mL × 0.004226752838. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.