How many milliliters are in a cup?

In the US measurement system, 1 standard cup equals 240 milliliters (ml). However, in other countries like Australia and the UK, 1 cup equals 250 ml. Our converter allows you to select different cup standards.

How do I convert 1.5 cups to milliliters?

For US standard cups (240 ml per cup), 1.5 cups equals 360 ml. Simply enter 1.5 in our cups to ml converter and it will calculate the exact milliliter equivalent based on your selected cup standard.

What's the difference between a US cup and metric cup?

A US customary cup is 240 ml, while a metric cup is 250 ml. This small difference (10 ml) can matter in precise baking recipes. Our converter supports both standards and more.

How many ml is 0.75 cup?

For US cups, 0.75 cup equals 180 ml (0.75 × 240 ml). For metric cups, it's 187.5 ml (0.75 × 250 ml). Use our 0.75 cup to ml converter for instant calculations.

Cups to Milliliters Converter | Cup Measurement in ML

Cups to Milliliters Converter

Convert between cups and milliliters for cooking, baking and liquid measurements

Cup Standard

Cups

Milliliters (ml)

Common Cup Measurements

1 cup

3/4 cup

1/2 cup

1/4 cup

Visual representation of standard cup measurements

Cups to Milliliters Conversion

Milliliters = Cups × [Cup Standard in ml]

This simple formula converts between cups and milliliters based on your selected cup standard.

Common Cup to Milliliter Conversions:

Cups	US Standard (240 ml)	Metric (250 ml)	UK Imperial (284 ml)
1 cup	240 ml	250 ml	284 ml
0.75 cup	180 ml	187.5 ml	213 ml
0.5 cup	120 ml	125 ml	142 ml
0.25 cup	60 ml	62.5 ml	71 ml
1.5 cups	360 ml	375 ml	426 ml

Why Conversion Accuracy Matters:

Precision is crucial in baking recipes
Different countries use different cup standards
Medical measurements often require exact conversions
Nutritional information depends on accurate measurements

Measurement Disclaimer

This cups to milliliters converter provides approximate conversions based on standard measurements. For medical or pharmaceutical purposes, always use properly calibrated measuring devices. Cooking measurements may vary slightly based on ingredient density and measurement technique.

How Our Cups to Milliliters Converter Works

Understanding Cups to Milliliters Conversion

Converting between cups and milliliters is esential for cooking, baking, and liquid measurements . Our cups to milliliters converter provides accurate conversions for various cup standards used around the world.

Why Cup Measurements Vary

Different countries use different cup measurement in ml standards:

US Standard Cup: 240 ml (most common in American recipes)
Metric Cup: 250 ml (used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada)
UK Imperial Cup: 284 ml (older UK measurement, now rare)
Japanese Cup: 200 ml (used in Japan)

Common Conversions

Here are some frequently searched cups to grams and ml conversions:

Measurement	US Cups (ml)	Metric Cups (ml)
1 cup	240	250
0.75 cup	180	187.5
0.5 cup	120	125
1.5 cups	360	375
600ml cup	2.5 cups	2.4 cups

Tips for Accurate Measuring

When using our ml cup converter or measuring ingredients:

Use liquid measuring cups for liquids and dry cups for dry ingredients
Level off dry ingredients with a straight edge
Read liquid measurements at eye level
For precision baking, consider using a kitchen scale
Be consistent with your measurement standard (US vs Metric)

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