US Cup to Milliliter Conversion Chart
| US Cup (cup) | Milliliter (ml) | Reference Benchmark | Formula Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 60 ml | One-Quarter US Legal Nutrition Measuring Cup | 0.25 × 240 = 60 ml |
| 0.5 cup | 120 ml | One-Half US Statutory Legal Nutrition Measuring Cup | 0.5 × 240 = 120 ml |
| 0.75 cup | 180 ml | Three-Quarter US Statutory Legal Nutrition Cup | 0.75 × 240 = 180 ml |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | Standard US Statutory Legal Nutrition Cup | 1 × 240 = 240 ml |
| 1.25 cup | 300 ml | Single Large Coffee Mug Beverage Volume Measure | 1.25 × 240 = 300 ml |
| 1.5 cup | 360 ml | One and a Half Cup Culinary Recipe Portion | 1.5 × 240 = 360 ml |
| 2 cup | 480 ml | Two-Cup Standard Glass Measuring Jug Vessel | 2 × 240 = 480 ml |
| 2.5 cup | 600 ml | Family Breakfast Oatmeal Milk Cooking Measure | 2.5 × 240 = 600 ml |
| 3 cup | 720 ml | Culinary Sauce Simmering Pot Liquid Level Measure | 3 × 240 = 720 ml |
| 4 cup | 960 ml | Four-Cup Commercial Kitchen Plastic Measuring Pitcher | 4 × 240 = 960 ml |
| 5 cup | 1200 ml | Small Tabletop Drip Coffee Maker Carafe Fill | 5 × 240 = 1200 ml |
| 6 cup | 1440 ml | Home Baking Bread Sponge Pre-Ferment Batch | 6 × 240 = 1440 ml |
| 8 cup | 1920 ml | Eight-Cup Electric Rice Cooker Water Basin | 8 × 240 = 1920 ml |
| 10 cup | 2400 ml | Ten-Cup Diner Coffee Brewing Station Reservoir | 10 × 240 = 2400 ml |
| 12 cup | 2880 ml | Twelve-Cup Family Brunch Coffee Pot Capacity | 12 × 240 = 2880 ml |
US Cup to Milliliter Formula & Unit Definitions
One statutory US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters (1 cup = 240 mL). To convert US cups to milliliters, multiply by 240. To reverse from milliliters to US cups, divide by 240 (or multiply by 0.004166667).
Quick Estimation: Multiply cups by 240 (or multiply by 250 and subtract 4%). For example, 2 cups × 240 = 480 mL.
US Cup (cup)
US Statutory Nutrition Unit- Creator & Origin: Standardized by Fannie Farmer in 1896 for American home cooking.
- Standard Definition: Codified by the FDA as exactly 240 mL (0.24 L) for legal food labeling.
- Everyday Focus: Baking flour, milk, cooking broths, and nutrition facts serving sizes.
Milliliter Scale (mL)
Submultiple Metric Unit- Creator & Origin: Codified in France in 1795 as 1/1000th of a liter.
- Standard Definition: Recognized by BIPM as exactly 10⁻⁶ cubic meters or 1 cm³.
- Everyday Focus: Clinical medicine doses, perfume flacons, and recipe liquid seasonings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How many milliliters are in one US cup?
One statutory US legal nutrition cup equals exactly 240 milliliters (240 mL).
Q.What is the formula to convert US cups to milliliters?
The formula is: Milliliters = US Cups × 240. For example, 2.5 cups × 240 = 600 mL.
Q.How do I reverse this calculation from milliliters to US cups?
To convert milliliters back to US cups, divide by 240. You can also use our Milliliter to US Cup Converter.
Q.Why do some measuring cups show 237 mL while others show 240 mL?
The traditional US customary cup equals 236.588 mL (half a pint), while the legal FDA nutrition cup equals exactly 240 mL. The difference is less than 1.5%.