US Cup to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Chart
| US Cup (cup) | Cubic Centimeter (cm3) | Reference Benchmark | Formula Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cup | 120 cm3 | Half-Cup Standard Culinary Baking Recipe Measure | 0.5 × 240 = 120 cu-cm |
| 1 cup | 240 cm3 | Exact One-US-Legal-Cup FDA Nutrition Facts Measure | 1 × 240 = 240 cu-cm |
| 1.5 cup | 360 cm3 | One-and-a-Half-Cup Ceramic Soup Mug Capacity | 1.5 × 240 = 360 cu-cm |
| 2 cup | 480 cm3 | Two-Cup One-Pint Glass Liquid Measuring Pitcher | 2 × 240 = 480 cu-cm |
| 2.5 cup | 600 cm3 | Two-and-a-Half-Cup Artisan Bread Dough Water Measure | 2.5 × 240 = 600 cu-cm |
| 3 cup | 720 cm3 | Three-Cup Household Electric Rice Cooker Pot | 3 × 240 = 720 cu-cm |
| 4 cup | 960 cm3 | Four-Cup One-Quart High-Precision Kitchen Pitcher | 4 × 240 = 960 cu-cm |
| 5 cup | 1200 cm3 | Five-Cup Small Countertop Drip Coffee Maker Carafe | 5 × 240 = 1200 cu-cm |
| 6 cup | 1440 cm3 | Six-Cup Heritage Bundt Cake Batter Formulation | 6 × 240 = 1440 cu-cm |
| 8 cup | 1920 cm3 | Eight-Cup Two-Quart Ceramic Casserole Saucepan | 8 × 240 = 1920 cu-cm |
| 10 cup | 2400 cm3 | Ten-Cup Electric Thermal Coffee Machine Pot | 10 × 240 = 2400 cu-cm |
| 12 cup | 2880 cm3 | Twelve-Cup Countertop Food Processor Work Bowl | 12 × 240 = 2880 cu-cm |
| 16 cup | 3840 cm3 | One-Gallon Sixteen-Cup Commercial Mixing Bucket | 16 × 240 = 3840 cu-cm |
| 20 cup | 4800 cm3 | Twenty-Cup Large Catering Stainless Steel Urn | 20 × 240 = 4800 cu-cm |
| 30 cup | 7200 cm3 | Thirty-Cup Institutional Coffee Service Urn Tank | 30 × 240 = 7200 cu-cm |
US Cup to Cubic Centimeter Formula & Unit Definitions
One US legal cup equals exactly 240 cubic centimeters (1 cup = 240 cm³). To convert US cups to cubic centimeters, multiply by 240. Conversely, to convert cubic centimeters to US cups, divide by 240 (or multiply by 0.004166667).
Quick Estimation: To quickly convert US legal cups to cubic centimeters, multiply by 240. For instance, 3 cups × 240 = 720 cc.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How many cubic centimeters are in one US legal cup?
There are exactly 240 cubic centimeters in one US legal cup (1 cup = 240 cm³).
Q.What is the formula to convert US cups to cubic centimeters?
The formula is: Cubic Centimeters = US Cups × 240. For example, 4 cups × 240 = 960 cm³.
Q.How do I reverse this calculation from cubic centimeters to US cups?
To convert cubic centimeters back to US cups, divide by 240 (or multiply by 0.004166667). You can also use our Cubic Centimeter to US Cup Converter.
Q.Does 240 cm³ equal 240 mL?
Yes. In the metric system, 1 cubic centimeter (cm³) and 1 milliliter (mL) represent identical physical volumes.