Convert Milliliter to Cup

One mL equals 0.004226752838 cup. This converter allows you to easily convert between Milliliter and Cup in real time.

Formula

mL × 0.004226752838 = cup

Example: 1 mL = 0.004226752838 cup

What is Milliliter?

The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter and is equivalent to one cubic centimeter. It is the standard unit for small liquid volumes in medicine, where dosages are prescribed in milliliters (for example, "take 5 mL of cough syrup"). Cosmetics and personal care products list their volumes in milliliters. In cooking, a teaspoon holds approximately 5 mL, and measuring cups are often graduated in milliliters alongside other units.

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.