Cubic Centimeter to US Cup Conversion Chart
| Cubic Centimeter (cm3) | US Cup (cup) | Reference Benchmark | Formula Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 cm3 | 0.5 cup | Half-Cup Standard Culinary Baking Recipe Measure | 120 × 0.00416667 = 0.5 cup-us |
| 240 cm3 | 1 cup | Exact One-US-Legal-Cup FDA Nutrition Facts Measure | 240 × 0.00416667 = 1 cup-us |
| 360 cm3 | 1.5 cup | One-and-a-Half-Cup Ceramic Soup Mug Capacity | 360 × 0.00416667 = 1.5 cup-us |
| 480 cm3 | 2 cup | Two-Cup One-Pint Glass Liquid Measuring Pitcher | 480 × 0.00416667 = 2 cup-us |
| 600 cm3 | 2.5 cup | Two-and-a-Half-Cup Artisan Bread Dough Water Measure | 600 × 0.00416667 = 2.5 cup-us |
| 720 cm3 | 3 cup | Three-Cup Household Electric Rice Cooker Pot | 720 × 0.00416667 = 3 cup-us |
| 960 cm3 | 4 cup | Four-Cup One-Quart High-Precision Kitchen Pitcher | 960 × 0.00416667 = 4 cup-us |
| 1200 cm3 | 5 cup | Five-Cup Small Countertop Drip Coffee Maker Carafe | 1200 × 0.00416667 = 5 cup-us |
| 1440 cm3 | 6 cup | Six-Cup Heritage Bundt Cake Batter Formulation | 1440 × 0.00416667 = 6 cup-us |
| 1920 cm3 | 8 cup | Eight-Cup Two-Quart Ceramic Casserole Saucepan | 1920 × 0.00416667 = 8 cup-us |
| 2400 cm3 | 10 cup | Ten-Cup Electric Thermal Coffee Machine Pot | 2400 × 0.00416667 = 10 cup-us |
| 2880 cm3 | 12 cup | Twelve-Cup Countertop Food Processor Work Bowl | 2880 × 0.00416667 = 12 cup-us |
| 3840 cm3 | 16 cup | One-Gallon Sixteen-Cup Commercial Mixing Bucket | 3840 × 0.00416667 = 16 cup-us |
| 4800 cm3 | 20 cup | Twenty-Cup Large Catering Stainless Steel Urn | 4800 × 0.00416667 = 20 cup-us |
| 7200 cm3 | 30 cup | Thirty-Cup Institutional Coffee Service Urn Tank | 7200 × 0.00416667 = 30 cup-us |
Cubic Centimeter to US Cup Formula & Unit Definitions
One US legal cup equals exactly 240 cubic centimeters (1 cup = 240 cm³). To convert cubic centimeters to US cups, multiply by 0.004166667 (or divide by 240). Conversely, to convert US cups to cubic centimeters, multiply by 240.
Quick Estimation: To mentally convert cubic centimeters to US legal cups, divide by 240. For example, 480 cm³ is exactly 2 cups.
Cubic Centimeter Scale (cm³ / cc)
CGS Derived Volume Unit- Creator & Origin: Rooted in the French metric system as a cube 1 centimeter on each edge.
- Standard Definition: Equal to exactly 10⁻⁶ cubic meters or 1 milliliter (1 cm³ = 1 mL).
- Everyday Focus: Automotive engine displacements, medical syringes, and injection molds.
US Legal Cup Scale (cup)
FDA Statutory Nutritional Unit- Creator & Origin: Codified by the US FDA for standardized nutritional serving sizes.
- Standard Definition: Statutorily defined as exactly 240 cubic centimeters (240 mL).
- Everyday Focus: Baking ingredients, nutritional facts panels, and milk servings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How many US cups are in one cubic centimeter?
There are approximately 0.00416667 US legal cups in one cubic centimeter (1 cm³ = 1/240 cup).
Q.What is the formula to convert cubic centimeters to US cups?
The formula is: US Cups = Cubic Centimeters / 240 (or Cubic Centimeters × 0.004166667). For example, 720 cm³ / 240 = 3 cups.
Q.How do I reverse this calculation from US cups to cubic centimeters?
To convert US cups back to cubic centimeters, multiply by 240. You can also use our US Cup to Cubic Centimeter Converter.
Q.What is the difference between a US legal cup and a customary cup?
A US legal cup (used on nutrition panels) is exactly 240 cm³ (240 mL), whereas a traditional US customary cup is half a liquid pint or 236.588 cm³.