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This conversion is based on the standard measurement where 1 US customary cup equals 236.588 milliliters. It helps to easily switch between volume measurements used in recipes, cooking, or scientific contexts, ensuring accurate results when measuring liquids in different measurement systems.
Conversion Result
1 cup equals approximately 236.588 ml.
Conversion Tool
Result in ml:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula from cup to ml is “ml = cup * 236.588”. This works because 1 US cup is officially defined as 236.588 milliliters. By multiplying the number of cups by this factor, you directly get the volume in milliliters, making it easy to switch between units.
For example, converting 2 cups: 2 * 236.588 = 473.176 ml. This step-by-step multiplication shows how the formula scales with different quantities, allowing precise measurement conversion for cooking or science projects.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0.5 cups:
- Step 1: Take 0.5.
- Step 2: Multiply 0.5 by 236.588.
- Step 3: 0.5 * 236.588 = 118.294 ml.
- Answer: 0.5 cups equals 118.294 ml.
- Convert 1.5 cups:
- Step 1: Take 1.5.
- Step 2: Multiply 1.5 by 236.588.
- Step 3: 1.5 * 236.588 = 354.882 ml.
- Answer: 1.5 cups equals 354.882 ml.
- Convert 2.75 cups:
- Step 1: Take 2.75.
- Step 2: Multiply 2.75 by 236.588.
- Step 3: 2.75 * 236.588 = 650.567 ml.
- Answer: 2.75 cups equals 650.567 ml.
Conversion Chart
Below is a chart displaying values from -24.0 to 26.0 cups with their equivalent in milliliters. Use this chart to quickly find conversions for common or specific amounts without doing calculations each time.
| Cups | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -5666.112 |
| -22.0 | -5179.336 |
| -20.0 | -4692.560 |
| -18.0 | -4205.784 |
| -16.0 | -3719.008 |
| -14.0 | -3232.232 |
| -12.0 | -2745.456 |
| -10.0 | -2258.680 |
| -8.0 | -1771.904 |
| -6.0 | -1285.128 |
| -4.0 | -798.352 |
| -2.0 | -311.576 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2.0 | 473.176 |
| 4.0 | 946.352 |
| 6.0 | 1419.528 |
| 8.0 | 1892.704 |
| 10.0 | 2365.880 |
| 12.0 | 2839.056 |
| 14.0 | 3312.232 |
| 16.0 | 3785.408 |
| 18.0 | 4258.584 |
| 20.0 | 4731.760 |
| 22.0 | 5204.936 |
| 24.0 | 5678.112 |
| 26.0 | 6151.288 |
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Conversion Definitions
cup
A cup is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces in US customary units, approximately 236.588 milliliters, and varies slightly in metric or imperial systems. It measures liquids and bulk ingredients.
ml
Milliliter (ml) is a metric unit of volume, representing one-thousandth of a liter, used globally in scientific, medical, and culinary contexts for precise liquid measurements, with 1000 ml equal to 1 liter.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the 236.588 ml conversion for 1 cup?
This value is based on the US customary cup standard. Variations exist between measurement systems, but for most recipes and applications, using 236.588 ml provides a reliable approximation for 1 cup.
Does the conversion change when measuring different liquids like oil or water?
For liquids like water or oil, 1 cup equals about 236.588 ml regardless of the liquid because volume measurements are independent of density. However, weight measurements will vary depending on the liquid.
Can I round 236.588 ml to 240 ml for ease?
Yes, many recipes round to 240 ml for simplicity, especially in cooking. This approximation causes minimal error in most cases but may affect precision in scientific contexts or baking where accuracy matters.
