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Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert common kitchen volume measurements instantly. Compare US and metric cups, see a multi-unit kitchen table or scale one measurement.
Enter a cooking measurement, choose the source unit, and convert it instantly to another common kitchen volume unit.
This tool converts volume to volume. Ingredient weight conversions require ingredient-specific density and are not included here.
Results update as you edit. Calculations run locally in your browser; your inputs are not saved.
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Your Cooking Measurement Conversion
Converted Measurement1 US cup = 236.5882 mL
The converted result represents the same liquid volume expressed in another kitchen unit.
Result Detail
Conversion Breakdown
Input Value1 US cup
From UnitUS cups
To Unitmillilitres
Conversion Factor1 US cup = 236.5882365 mL
Converted Value236.5882 mL
Source value × source-to-mL factor ÷ target-to-mL factor. Display rounding does not change the calculation.
Fraction displays are approximate convenience references; the decimal value is used for the calculation.
Optional single-measurement reference
Scale a Measurement
Multiply one volume measurement. This does not scale a full recipe.
Scale this measurement only; multipliers may include decimals.
Calculated Result
Scaled Measurement1.5 US cups × 2 = 3 US cups
Example: one US cup to millilitres
Static example: 1 US cup × 236.5882365 = 236.5882365 mL. At six decimal places, the display is 236.588237 mL. Fractions and rounded values never feed back into the calculation.
About this calculator
US Cup vs Metric Cup
Recipes from different countries may use different cup standards. This calculator treats US cups and metric cups as separate units.
- 1 US cup = 236.5882365 mL.
- 1 metric cup = 250 mL.
Quick conversion references
These are static kitchen-volume relationships, not results calculated from your inputs.
- 1 US tablespoon = 3 US teaspoons.
- 1 US fluid ounce = 2 US tablespoons.
- 1 US cup = 8 US fluid ounces.
- 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons.
- 1 US cup = 48 US teaspoons.
- 1 US cup ≈ 236.588 mL.
- 1 metric cup = 250 mL.
- 1 litre ≈ 4.22675 US cups.
Volume is not ingredient weight
This tool converts volume to volume only. Grams and ounces by weight measure mass; fluid ounces measure volume. Ingredient-specific weight-to-volume conversions require density and are not included.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
One US cup contains 16 US tablespoons. A metric cup is a separate 250 mL volume, so its tablespoon equivalent is different.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
One US tablespoon contains 3 US teaspoons.
How many millilitres are in a US cup?
One US cup is exactly 236.5882365 mL using the conversion factors in this tool.
What is the difference between a US cup and a metric cup?
A US cup is 236.5882365 mL; a metric cup is 250 mL. They are not interchangeable units in this calculator.
How many cups are in a litre?
One litre is approximately 4.22675284 US cups, or exactly 4 metric cups.
Can I convert grams to cups with this tool?
No. Grams measure mass while cups measure volume. Converting between them requires ingredient-specific density.
Why do recipe measurements differ by country?
Recipes may use different measurement systems and cup standards. Check which volume unit the recipe states; this tool labels its US and metric units separately.
A browser-local kitchen-volume utility, not an ingredient converter or full recipe scaler. No recipes, cooking recommendations or nutrition advice. Inputs are not saved.