Convert cups to liters

1 cup=0.24L

Use the converter below to change any cups value into liters instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Conversion formula

Forward

liters = cups × 0.24

Reverse

cups = liters × 4.16667

Example: 10 cup × 0.24 = 2.4 L.

About both units

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The US cup equals 240 millilitres in common usage (legally defined as 236.588 ml). The metric cup (Australia, NZ) is 250 ml; the UK "cup" is 284 ml but rarely used in recipes. Cooking recipes from the US dominate online, so 240 ml is the safe default for "cup".

Real-world: 1 cup of water = 240 g = 240 ml. 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 125 g. A Starbucks Tall is 12 fl oz = 1.5 cups.

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Liter

The litre is the metric volume unit most used in everyday life. It equals 1 cubic decimetre (0.001 m³) or 1000 ml exactly. Bottled water, petrol, milk and household chemicals are all sold by the litre throughout Europe, Africa and Asia.

Real-world: A standard European petrol-car fuel tank is 50–60 L. A 2.0 L engine has a 2 litre displacement. A typical home boiler holds 150 L of hot water.

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Cup to Liter conversion table

Common cups to liters values for quick reference.

Cup (cup)	Liter (L)
1 cup	0.24 L
2 cup	0.48 L
5 cup	1.2 L
10 cup	2.4 L
20 cup	4.8 L
50 cup	12 L
100 cup	24 L
200 cup	48 L
500 cup	120 L
1,000 cup	240 L

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

US cup = 240 ml common; 236.6 ml legal; UK cup = 284 ml; metric cup (AU/NZ) = 250 ml.
Weights (grams) are more reliable than cups — a cup of flour can vary 30% depending on how packed.
For baking, always use the recipe author's country convention.

Avoid these

Using a UK 284 ml cup for a US recipe calling for 240 ml — 18% overshoot.
Treating all dry ingredients as 1 cup = 240 g — only true for water.
Using a coffee mug as a "cup" — mugs vary 200–400 ml.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters in a cup?

One cup equals 0.24 liters.

How do I convert cups to liters?

Multiply the cup value by 0.24 to get the equivalent in liters.

What is 100 cups in liters?

100 cups equals 24 liters.

Is a cup bigger than a liter?

No. 1 cup equals 0.24 liters, so one cup is smaller.

How to convert cups to liters without a calculator?

Multiply by 0.24 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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