Milliliter to US Cup Conversion Chart
| Milliliter (ml) | US Cup (cup) | Reference Benchmark | Formula Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ml | 0.104167 cup | Standard Metric Medicinal Syrup Dose Spoon | 25 × 0.004166667 = 0.104167 cup-us |
| 50 ml | 0.208333 cup | Hospitality Espresso Shot Serving Cup Liquid Measure | 50 × 0.004166667 = 0.208333 cup-us |
| 60 ml | 0.25 cup | One-Quarter US Legal Nutrition Measuring Cup | 60 × 0.004166667 = 0.25 cup-us |
| 100 ml | 0.416667 cup | Commercial Airline Carry-On Liquid Security Travel Limit | 100 × 0.004166667 = 0.416667 cup-us |
| 120 ml | 0.5 cup | One-Half US Statutory Legal Nutrition Measuring Cup | 120 × 0.004166667 = 0.5 cup-us |
| 150 ml | 0.625 cup | Small Single-Serve Fruit Juice Drink Box Pouch | 150 × 0.004166667 = 0.625 cup-us |
| 180 ml | 0.75 cup | Three-Quarter US Statutory Legal Nutrition Cup | 180 × 0.004166667 = 0.75 cup-us |
| 240 ml | 1 cup | Exact Statutory US FDA Legal Nutrition Cup Measure | 240 × 0.004166667 = 1 cup-us |
| 300 ml | 1.25 cup | Standard Ceramic Hot Tea Mug Beverage Serving | 300 × 0.004166667 = 1.25 cup-us |
| 500 ml | 2.083333 cup | Retail Single-Serve Spring Water Drinking Bottle | 500 × 0.004166667 = 2.083333 cup-us |
| 750 ml | 3.125 cup | Standard Commercial Glass Wine Bottle Capacity | 750 × 0.004166667 = 3.125 cup-us |
| 1000 ml | 4.166667 cup | One-Liter Metric Decimeter Laboratory Reagent Bottle | 1000 × 0.004166667 = 4.166667 cup-us |
| 1200 ml | 5 cup | Five-Cup Household Drip Coffee Carafe Reservoir | 1200 × 0.004166667 = 5 cup-us |
| 1500 ml | 6.25 cup | Family Tabletop Water Serving Decanter Jug | 1500 × 0.004166667 = 6.25 cup-us |
| 2000 ml | 8.333333 cup | Two-Liter Grocery Carbonated Soft Drink Bottle | 2000 × 0.004166667 = 8.333333 cup-us |
Milliliter to US Cup Formula & Unit Definitions
One statutory US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters (1 cup = 240 mL). To convert milliliters to US cups, divide by 240 (or multiply by 0.004166667). Conversely, to convert US cups to milliliters, multiply by 240.
Quick Estimation: Every 240 mL equals 1 full cup (and 120 mL is half a cup). For quick mental estimation, divide your milliliter count by 240.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How many US cups are in one milliliter?
One milliliter equals approximately 0.004166667 US legal nutrition cups. Conversely, 1 legal US cup contains exactly 240 milliliters.
Q.What is the formula to convert milliliters to US cups?
The formula is: US Cups = Milliliters ÷ 240. For example, 480 mL ÷ 240 = 2 cups.
Q.How do I reverse this calculation from US cups to milliliters?
To convert US cups back to milliliters, multiply by 240. You can also use our US Cup to Milliliter Converter.
Q.Is this conversion based on the 240 mL FDA cup or the 236.588 mL cup?
This converter uses the modern US FDA legal nutrition standard of exactly 240 mL per cup.