Convert Cup (US) to Milliliter (mL)
Category: Volume
1 cup = 236.588236 ml
Precision: 6 decimals; very small non-zero results use significant digits.
How to convert cup (us) to milliliter (ml)
Volume measures the space a substance occupies. SI uses cubic meters and liters; customary units like gallons, quarts, and pints persist in recipes, fuel, and containers. Accurate volume work often requires temperature and density considerations (e.g., for fuels).
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Quick conversion table
Handy values for Cup (US) to Milliliter (mL). Click a value to calculate that result.
| Cup (US) | Milliliter (mL) |
|---|---|
| 236.588236 | |
| 118.294118 | |
| 591.470591 | |
| 2365.882365 |
Conversion formula
Use the following formula:
Milliliter (mL) ≈ Cup (US) × 236.5882365
Convert volume from Cup (US) to Milliliter (mL) using a fixed unit ratio. Round only the final result.
Common mistakes
- Mixing US gallons (3.785 L) with Imperial gallons (4.546 L).
- Assuming kitchen ‘cup’ equals the same volume in every country.
Unit facts
- Cup (US): A US cup is ≈236.588 mL. Recipe ‘cups’ vary by country—convert carefully.
- Milliliter (mL): One milliliter is 1/1000 L, equal to 1 cm³; typical for dosages and lab volumes.
About Cup (US)
Cup (US)
≈ 236.588 mL. Informal cooking measure; exact value may vary by country and cookbook conventions.
History: Culinary traditions standardized local cup sizes; US customary cup is common in recipes and nutrition.
About Milliliter (mL)
Milliliter (mL)
Equals 1/1000 L and exactly 1 cm³. Used for doses, pipetting, coffee shots, and cosmetic volumes.
History: Popularized by laboratory glassware standards and medical dosing practices.