Volume Converter — ML to Cups, Gallons, Liters and Fluid Ounces
- 1 cup = 236.6 ml. 1 liter = 4.227 cups. 1 gallon = 3.785 liters. This converter handles all cooking volume units — ml, cups, fl oz, pints, quarts, and gallons.
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1 US cup = 236.6 ml. 1 liter = 33.8 fl oz = 4.23 cups. Use the Volume tab in the converter above to switch between any liquid measurement units instantly.
Cooking recipes from different countries use different volume units. US recipes use cups, tablespoons, and fluid ounces. Metric recipes use milliliters and liters. Scientific and medical contexts use ml exclusively. This covers all of them.
Cooking Volume Conversions — ML to Cups
| ML | Cups | Fluid Oz | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 ml | 0.063 cup | 0.5 fl oz | 1 tablespoon |
| 30 ml | 0.127 cup | 1 fl oz | 1 shot / 2 tablespoons |
| 60 ml | 0.254 cup | 2 fl oz | 1/4 cup |
| 120 ml | 0.507 cup | 4 fl oz | 1/2 cup |
| 180 ml | 0.761 cup | 6 fl oz | 3/4 cup |
| 240 ml | 1.014 cup | 8 fl oz | 1 cup |
| 500 ml | 2.11 cups | 16.9 fl oz | standard water bottle |
| 1000 ml | 4.23 cups | 33.8 fl oz | 1 liter |
Liters to Gallons and Quarts
| Liters | US Gallons | Quarts | Pints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264 gal | 1.057 qt | 2.113 pt |
| 2 L | 0.528 gal | 2.113 qt | 4.227 pt |
| 4 L | 1.057 gal | 4.227 qt | 8.454 pt |
| 10 L | 2.642 gal | 10.57 qt | 21.13 pt |
| 20 L | 5.283 gal | 21.13 qt | 42.27 pt |
US Cup vs Metric Cup vs UK Measurements
Not all cups are equal. A US cup = 236.6 ml. A metric cup (Australia, Canada) = 250 ml. The UK does not formally use cups — UK recipes typically give ml or grams.
The converter uses the US cup (236.6 ml) as the standard. If you are following an Australian recipe, a cup is 250 ml — about 5.7% larger than a US cup. For most recipes, this difference is minor but worth knowing for baking where precision matters.
Fluid Ounces to Milliliters
1 US fluid ounce = 29.574 ml. 1 UK fluid ounce = 28.413 ml. Common fl oz conversions: 4 fl oz = 118.3 ml, 8 fl oz = 236.6 ml (1 cup), 12 fl oz = 354.9 ml, 16 fl oz = 473.2 ml (1 US pint).
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Open Unit Converter FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How many ml in a cup?
1 US cup equals 236.588 ml. An Australian metric cup equals 250 ml.
How many cups in a liter?
1 liter equals 4.2268 US cups.
How many ml in a gallon?
1 US gallon equals 3,785.4 ml or 3.785 liters.
What is 500 ml in cups?
500 ml equals 2.11 US cups — slightly more than 2 cups.
