What is 1 Cup in Milliliters (ml)? Conversion Guide

When following recipes, especially those from different countries, you'll often encounter measurements in cups, milliliters, fluid ounces, and other units. Understanding how to convert between these units is essential for accurate cooking and baking.

What is 1 Cup in Milliliters?

1 US cup = 236.588 milliliters (ml)

This is the standard conversion used in most recipes. However, it's worth noting that:

• 1 US cup = 236.588 ml
• 1 UK/Imperial cup = 284.131 ml (slightly larger)
• 1 metric cup = 250 ml (used in some countries)

For most recipes, especially those from the United States, the 236.588 ml conversion is what you'll need.

Complete Unit Conversion Table

Here's a comprehensive table showing how 1 US cup converts to various other units:

Quick Reference Conversions

Common Conversions

• 2 cups = 473.176 ml = 16 fl oz = 1 pint
• 4 cups = 946.353 ml = 32 fl oz = 1 quart
• 16 cups = 3,785.41 ml = 128 fl oz = 1 gallon

Metric Conversions

• 1 cup = 236.588 ml
• 1/2 cup = 118.294 ml
• 1/4 cup = 59.147 ml
• 1/3 cup = 78.862 ml
• 2/3 cup = 157.725 ml
• 3/4 cup = 177.441 ml

Tips for Measuring

• Use proper measuring cups - Dry and liquid measuring cups are different
• Level off dry ingredients - Use a straight edge to level flour, sugar, etc.
• Read at eye level - For liquid measurements, check the meniscus at eye level
• Be consistent - Stick to one measurement system throughout a recipe

Conclusion

Knowing that 1 cup equals 236.588 ml is essential for accurate cooking and baking. Whether you're scaling recipes, following international recipes, or simply need to convert measurements, this conversion is one of the most important to remember in the kitchen.

For more recipe scaling tips and conversion guides, check out our other blog articles!