Accurate US cup to milliliter converter for American baking and cooking. Convert US cups to mL for baking recipes, cooking measurements, and liquid ingredients. US cup is different from metric cup (250mL).
Convert US cups to milliliters using the official US customary standard conversion factor of 1 US cup = 236.5882365 milliliters. Perfect for American baking recipes, cooking measurements, and liquid ingredients.
Accurate US cup to milliliter converter for American baking and cooking. Convert US cups to mL for baking recipes, cooking measurements, and liquid ingredients. US cup is different from metric cup (250mL).
Convert US cups to milliliters using the official US customary standard conversion factor of 1 US cup = 236.5882365 milliliters. Perfect for American baking recipes, cooking measurements, and liquid ingredients.
High precision critical for professional baking and pastry. Home baking can use 240mL as approximation for 1 US cup, but precision recommended for delicate recipes. Remember: 1 US cup = 236.59mL, metric cup = 250mL.
Common mistake: Using metric cup (250mL) instead of US cup (236.59mL). This 5.6% difference can ruin baking recipes, especially those requiring precise liquid ratios. Also, confusing dry measure cups with liquid measure cups.
| Item | US Cups | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 1 | 236.59 |
| 3/4 cup | 0.75 | 177.44 |
| 1/2 cup | 0.5 | 118.29 |
| 1/3 cup | 0.33 | 78.86 |
| 1/4 cup | 0.25 | 59.15 |
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 | 14.79 |
| 1 tsp | 0.0208 | 4.93 |
| 1 pint | 2 | 473.18 |
1 US cup equals approximately 236.59 milliliters. The exact conversion is 1 US cup = 236.5882365 mL.
No, US cup is 236.59mL while metric cup is 250mL. Always use US cups for American recipes.
1/2 US cup equals approximately 118.29 milliliters.
1/3 US cup equals approximately 78.86 milliliters.
1/4 US cup equals approximately 59.15 milliliters.
1 US cup equals 8 US fluid ounces. 1 fl oz = 29.57mL.
For most home baking, 240mL works as an approximation. For precision recipes like macarons or soufflés, use exact 236.59mL.
This converter helps convert between US customary units (cups, tablespoons, fluid ounces) and metric units (milliliters, liters) for American cooking and baking.
Last Updated: 2026 · Reviewed by the UnitFig editorial team