ml to cups
The key fact: 1 U.S. cup = 240 milliliters. To convert ml to cups, use cups = ml ÷ 240. Below: quick charts, pro tips, and real examples. Or use the instant calculator.
Open the CalculatorQuick Answer: cups = ml ÷ 240. For example, 480 ml ÷ 240 = 2 cups.
Updated 2025 · U.S. cup = 240 mL standard.
ml → cups conversion chart
Milliliters to cups
| Milliliters (ml) | Cups |
|---|---|
| 60 ml | 1/4 cup |
| 80 ml | 1/3 cup |
| 120 ml | 1/2 cup |
| 160 ml | 2/3 cup |
| 180 ml | 3/4 cup |
| 240 ml | 1 cup |
| 480 ml | 2 cups |
| 960 ml | 4 cups (1 quart) |
Takeaway: Divide milliliters by 240 to get U.S. cups.
Quick kitchen facts
- 1 U.S. cup = 240 ml
- 1/2 cup = 120 ml
- 1/4 cup = 60 ml
- 1 Tbsp = 15 ml
Example: Soup recipe
Your recipe calls for 720 ml chicken broth. Conversion: 720 ÷ 240 = 3 cups. So you’ll need 3 cups of broth.
Summary: 720 ml = 3 cups.
Common mistakes
Using the wrong cup size
U.S. cup = 240 ml. Metric cup = 250 ml. UK cup = 284 ml. Know which your recipe uses.
Confusing mL with grams
mL measure volume; grams measure weight. Density matters.
Rounding too soon
Keep at least one decimal when dividing to avoid drift in larger recipes.
10-second method: ml to cups
- Check you’re using U.S. cups (240 ml).
- Use formula: cups = ml ÷ 240.
- Anchors: 120 ml = 1/2 cup; 240 ml = 1 cup; 480 ml = 2 cups.
Summary: Milliliters ÷ 240 = cups.
Keep converting
FAQ: ml to cups
How many ml in 1 U.S. cup?
1 U.S. cup = 240 ml.
How many cups is 500 ml?
500 ÷ 240 = ~2.08 cups (just over 2 cups).
Is 250 ml a cup?
In metric, yes. In U.S. cups, 250 ml = ~1.04 cups (slightly more than 1 cup).