cups (water) to ml Converter
Convert cups (water) to ml instantly with a reference conversion table.
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How to convert cups (water) to ml
Enter your value
Type the number of cups (water) you want to convert into the left box. The result in ml appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.
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Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — ml to cups (water). Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
About cups (water) and ml
cups (water) and ml are common cooking measurements.
Worked examples: cups (water) to ml
Multiply the cups (water) value by 237 to get ml. A few quick examples:
- 5 cups (water) × 237 = 1,185 ml
- 25 cups (water) × 237 = 5,925 ml
- 250 cups (water) × 237 = 59,250 ml
Related conversions
How many ml in a cup? US, UK and metric cups compared
The word 'cup' means different volumes in different countries, which causes many recipe mix-ups.
| Cup type | Millilitres | UK fl oz |
|---|---|---|
| US customary cup | 236.6 ml | 8.3 |
| US legal (nutrition label) cup | 240 ml | 8.4 |
| Metric cup (UK, Australia, NZ, Canada) | 250 ml | 8.8 |
| Imperial cup (older UK recipes) | 284 ml | 10 |
If a recipe does not say which cup it uses, assume a US cup for American sources and a 250 ml metric cup for UK, Australian or New Zealand sources. For water, 1 ml weighs 1 g, so 250 ml of water is 250 g.
1 US cup = 236.6 ml. Water is 1 g/ml at 4°C (denser) but 0.998 g/ml at 20°C (room temperature) — close enough that 1 cup water weighs 236-237 g in all practical cooking situations.
| cups (water) | ml |
|---|---|
| 0.125 | 29.62 |
| 0.25 | 59.25 |
| 0.5 | 118.5 |
| 0.75 | 177.8 |
| 1 | 237 |
| 1.5 | 355.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert cups (water) to ml?
To convert cups (water) to ml, multiply by 237. Or use the calculator above for instant results.
How many ml are in 1 cups (water)?
1 cups (water) equals 237 ml.
Is the cups (water) to ml converter free?
Yes, the cups (water) to ml converter is completely free with no sign-up required, no downloads, and it works offline once the page has loaded.