Milliliters to Cups (ml to cups) Converter
A complete kitchen conversion tool. First, select your "Cup" type (Metric is 250ml, US is 236.56ml). Then, enter a value in any field to instantly convert between **ml**, **Cups**, **Tablespoons (tbsp)**, and **Teaspoons (tsp)**.
Not All Cups Are Equal: US vs. Metric
The most common point of confusion when converting `ml to cups` is that "cup" is not a universal standard. A US cup is different from a Metric cup (used in Australia, Canada, etc.).
- 1 US Customary Cup (standard for US recipes) = **236.56 ml** (This is 1/2 US pint or 8 US fl oz).
- 1 Metric Cup (standard for AU/NZ/CA recipes) = **250 ml**.
- 1 US Legal Cup (used for US nutrition labels) = **240 ml**.
Our calculator defaults to the US Customary Cup (236.56 ml) but allows you to select the type you need.
Basic Kitchen Formulas (US Customary)
1 Cup = 16 Tablespoons (tbsp)
1 Tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 Teaspoons (tsp)
1 Cup = 48 Teaspoons (tsp)
ML to US Cups Quick Conversion Chart
For convenience, here are common metric volumes converted to standard US Customary Cups.
| Milliliters (ml) | US Cups (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 50 ml | ~ 1/5 Cup (or 3 1/3 tbsp) |
| 60 ml | ~ 1/4 Cup |
| 80 ml | ~ 1/3 Cup |
| 100 ml | ~ 0.42 Cups (or 6 3/4 tbsp) |
| 125 ml | ~ 1/2 Cup |
| 250 ml (1 Metric Cup) | ~ 1.06 US Cups |
| 500 ml | ~ 2.11 US Cups |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many milliliters (ml) in a cup?
It depends on the cup: 1 **Metric Cup** is 250 ml. 1 **US Customary Cup** (for recipes) is 236.56 ml. 1 **US Legal Cup** (for nutrition) is 240 ml. Use our calculator's dropdown to select the one you need.
Is 250ml one cup?
Yes, 250ml is exactly **1 Metric Cup**. This is the standard in Australia, Canada, and for most modern metric recipes. It is slightly larger than a US cup (236.56 ml).
How many ml in a tablespoon (tbsp)?
A US tablespoon is 1/16th of a US cup, which is **14.79 ml**. A Metric tablespoon (used in Australia/UK) is **15 ml**. This tool uses the US standard (14.79 ml).