Convert Cup to Liter

One cup equals 0.2365882365 L. This converter allows you to easily convert between Cup and Liter in real time.

Formula

cup × 0.2365882365 = L

Example: 1 cup = 0.2365882365 L

What is Cup?

The cup is a unit of volume used primarily in American cooking, defined as exactly 0.2365882365 liters, or half a US pint. Nearly all American recipes measure both liquid and dry ingredients in cups. One cup equals 8 US fluid ounces or approximately 236.6 milliliters. It is important to note that cup sizes vary by country: the Japanese cup is 200 mL, the Australian cup is 250 mL, and the Canadian metric cup is also 250 mL.

What is Liter?

The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter. It was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The liter is one of the most widely used volume units in everyday life, appearing on beverage containers, fuel pumps, and cooking recipes around the world. In most countries, gasoline is sold by the liter, and engine displacement in automobiles is also expressed in liters.