Cups to Milliliters
1 Cup equals 236.588 Milliliters on this page.
Direct Answer
1 Cup equals 236.588 Milliliters
This conversion uses fixed kitchen or mass-unit definitions with no density assumption or offset term.
For 0.25 Cups, the result equals 59.147 Milliliters.
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236.588 Milliliters
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The US customary cup is defined as 236.588 milliliters, so this calculator multiplies cup counts by that exact volume before presenting metric answers. That keeps decimals and partial cups predictable while preserving the same base for every volume conversion across the site.
Use it to translate recipes, sauces, or beverage pours into milliliters so metric tools yield the same volume that the cup used. Keeping the defined cup shared across this array of converters avoids drift when scaling between customary and metric units.
Common Conversion Values
| Cups | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 59.147 |
| 1/3 | 78.85478 |
| 1/2 | 118.294 |
| 3/4 | 177.441 |
| 1 | 236.588 |
| 1 1/2 | 354.882 |
| 2 | 473.176 |
| 3 | 709.764 |
| 4 | 946.352 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cup definition is used?
The US customary cup defined as 236.588 milliliters, so the conversion keeps every value tied to that exact base.
Why convert cups into milliliters?
It lets you bridge customary recipes with metric measuring tools for sauces, beverages, or any liquid volume.
Are decimal cup values supported?
Yes. Decimal cups stay precise because the same fixed 236.588 mL volume is applied every time.
How does this relate to other volume converters?
Sharing the 236.588 mL standard keeps cup-to-milliliter, cup-to-fluid-ounce, and other converters aligned.