Cups to Milliliters Converter
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1 Cups = 236.588 Milliliters
How to convert Cups to Milliliters
To convert Cups to Milliliters, multiply the value in Cups by 236.588. For example, 5 cup = 1,182.94 mL.
Going from Cups to Milliliters means applying a fixed conversion factor: one Cups (cup) is exactly 236.588 Milliliters (mL). Type any number into the converter above and the equivalent updates instantly, or use the reference table for quick lookups.
Volume conversions are essential in the kitchen, in science, and in any situation involving liquids or capacity. They're also one of the trickiest areas because US and UK (imperial) measurements share names but differ in size.
Understanding Cups and Milliliters
A US gallon (3.785 liters) is noticeably smaller than a UK gallon (4.546 liters) — about 20% less. The same applies to pints, quarts, and fluid ounces. Cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons are the backbone of recipe measurement, while liters and milliliters dominate scientific and most international contexts. This US/UK split is the single biggest source of error in volume conversion.
How accurate is this conversion?
Volume conversions here use the internationally accepted definitions: the US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters and the imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 liters. Always confirm which system a recipe or specification uses before converting.
All conversion factors on ClearUnits are based on internationally recognised standards (the International System of Units, SI, and official definitions). Factors are reviewed for accuracy and the calculator uses full-precision values, rounding only the displayed result.
Quick reference: common Cups to Milliliters values
The most frequently searched conversions are 1 Cups = 236.588 Milliliters, 5 Cups = 1,182.94 Milliliters, 10 Cups = 2,365.88 Milliliters, and 100 Cups = 23,658.8 Milliliters. The full table further down covers every common value, and the calculator handles any number you need in between.
Pro tip: When following a recipe, check the source country first. A British recipe calling for a pint of liquid means 568 mL, while an American pint is only 473 mL — enough difference to affect the result of baking and sauces.
Cups to Milliliters — Conversion Table
| Cups (cup) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cup | 23.6588 mL |
| 0.25 cup | 59.147 mL |
| 0.5 cup | 118.294 mL |
| 1 cup | 236.588 mL |
| 2 cup | 473.176 mL |
| 5 cup | 1,182.94 mL |
| 10 cup | 2,365.88 mL |
| 25 cup | 5,914.7 mL |
| 50 cup | 11,829.4 mL |
| 100 cup | 23,658.8 mL |
| 250 cup | 59,147 mL |
| 500 cup | 118,294 mL |
| 1000 cup | 236,588 mL |