Convert milliliters to cups

1 ml=0.004167cup

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

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0.0041667

Conversion formula

Forward

cups = milliliters × 0.004167

Reverse

milliliters = cups × 240

Example: 10 ml × 0.004167 = 0.04167 cup.

About both units

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Milliliter

The millilitre equals one thousandth of a litre, identical to one cubic centimetre (1 cc). Essential in medicine, cooking and science. A standard teaspoon holds about 5 ml; a tablespoon 15 ml. Medication syringes and baby-formula measures are in ml.

Real-world: A teaspoon holds about 5 ml. An espresso shot is 25–30 ml. An insulin pen delivers 0.1 ml increments.

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Cup

cup

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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Milliliter to Cup conversion table

Common milliliters to cups values for quick reference.

Milliliter (ml)	Cup (cup)
1 ml	0.004167 cup
2 ml	0.008333 cup
5 ml	0.02083 cup
10 ml	0.04167 cup
20 ml	0.08333 cup
50 ml	0.2083 cup
100 ml	0.4167 cup
200 ml	0.8333 cup
500 ml	2.08333 cup
1,000 ml	4.16667 cup

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 ml = 1 cm³ exactly.
Medicine: teaspoon ≈ 5 ml, tablespoon ≈ 15 ml, shot glass ≈ 25 ml.
Measuring jugs marked in ml provide 2–5 ml accuracy; use a syringe below 10 ml.

Avoid these

Dosing liquid medication by kitchen spoon — spoons vary 3–8 ml. Use the supplied syringe.
Confusing ml (volume) with mg (mass) on medication labels — different units entirely.
Reading a "cc" measurement as cubic centimetre with different value — it is identical to ml.

Frequently asked questions

How many cups in a milliliter?

One milliliter equals 0.004167 cups.

How do I convert milliliters to cups?

Multiply the milliliter value by 0.004167 to get the equivalent in cups.

What is 100 milliliters in cups?

100 milliliters equals 0.4167 cups.

Is a milliliter bigger than a cup?

No. 1 milliliter equals 0.004167 cups, so one milliliter is smaller.

How to convert milliliters to cups without a calculator?

Multiply by 0 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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