How to convert millilitres to US cups
One millilitre equals 0.004227 US cups, so multiply the number of millilitres by 0.004227:
cup = ml × 0.004227
ml = cup ÷ 0.004227 (1 cup = 236.588 ml)
Example: 60 ml → 60 × 0.004227 = 0.253605 cup.
Going the other way, divide by 0.004227, or multiply by 236.588; the US cups to millilitres converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Millilitres | US cups | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 60 ml | 0.253605 cup | about 1/4 cup |
| 120 ml | 0.50721 cup | about 1/2 cup |
| 240 ml | 1.0144 cup | about 1 cup |
| 250 ml | 1.0567 cup | a metric cup |
| 500 ml | 2.1134 cup | about 2 cups |
When you need this conversion
Converting a metric recipe to US cups is common in baking. One US cup is 236.6 ml, so 250 ml is about 1.06 cups. For dry ingredients, weighing in grams is more accurate than cups.
Millilitre to US cup conversion table
| ml | cup | ml | cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ml | 0.211338 cup | 550 ml | 2.3247 cup |
| 100 ml | 0.422675 cup | 600 ml | 2.5361 cup |
| 150 ml | 0.634013 cup | 650 ml | 2.7474 cup |
| 200 ml | 0.845351 cup | 700 ml | 2.9587 cup |
| 250 ml | 1.0567 cup | 750 ml | 3.1701 cup |
| 300 ml | 1.268 cup | 800 ml | 3.3814 cup |
| 350 ml | 1.4794 cup | 850 ml | 3.5927 cup |
| 400 ml | 1.6907 cup | 900 ml | 3.8041 cup |
| 450 ml | 1.902 cup | 950 ml | 4.0154 cup |
| 500 ml | 2.1134 cup | 1,000 ml | 4.2268 cup |
About the units
- Millilitre (ml): one thousandth of a litre, the same as one cubic centimetre.
- US cup (cup): 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 millilitres (legal nutrition-label cup: 240 ml).
Both are units of volume. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many US cups are in one millilitre?
One millilitre is 0.004227 US cups. One US cup is 236.588 millilitres.
How do I convert millilitres to US cups?
Multiply the value in millilitres by 0.004227. To go back, divide by 0.004227.
What is 60 ml in US cups?
60 ml = 0.253605 cup.
What is 120 ml in US cups?
120 ml = 0.50721 cup.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.