Convert Milliliter (mL) to Cup (US)
Category: Volume
10 ml = 0.042268 cup
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert milliliter (ml) to cup (us)
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).
This converter calculates Milliliter (mL) to Cup (US) values by using the correct conversion rule for the Volume category. For linear units, standardized factors are used. For temperature, the calculator applies the proper formula with offsets.
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Quick conversion table
Handy values for Milliliter (mL) to Cup (US). Click a value to open that exact result.
Conversion formula
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
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
- Milliliter (mL): One milliliter is 1/1000 L, equal to 1 cm³; typical for dosages and lab volumes.
- Cup (US): A US cup is ≈236.588 mL. Recipe ‘cups’ vary by country—convert carefully.
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.
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.