How to Convert Milliliters to Cups
Converting milliliters to cups helps when following US recipes with metric measurements. One US cup equals approximately 236.588 milliliters.
To convert milliliters to cups, divide the milliliter value by 236.588. For example, 250 mL / 236.588 = 1.06 cups. This conversion is useful when your measuring tools show milliliters but recipes call for cups.
Understanding this conversion bridges metric and US cooking measurements for international recipe success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 milliliter equals approximately 0.00423 cups.
Divide the milliliter value by 236.588.
250 mL equals approximately 1.06 cups.
Check your recipe source; US recipes use 236.59 mL cups.