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Cups to Liters Converter

Convert US cups (cup (US)) to liters (L) as you type — 1 cup (US) = 0.236588 L. Switch units, change the precision or copy the result.

How to use this tool

Steps for using the Unit Converter.

  1. Enter a value in From — US cups are already selected.
  2. The result in liters appears instantly. Change either unit to convert to anything else in volume.
  3. Use the swap button for the reverse conversion, and set the decimal places you need.
  4. Turn on Show formula to see the calculation, then copy or share the result.

Example

1 cup (US) to L

US cup
1 cup (US)
Liter
L = 1 ÷ 4.226752838 = 0.236588 L

Common use cases

  • Recipes that use cups, fluid ounces or milliliters.
  • Fuel and liquids sold in liters, US gallons or UK gallons.
  • Tank, pool and container capacities in liters and cubic meters.

Cups to Liters conversion table

US cups to liters
US cup (cup (US))Liter (L)
0.1 cup (US)0.023659 L
0.5 cup (US)0.118294 L
1 cup (US)0.236588 L
2 cup (US)0.473176 L
3 cup (US)0.709765 L
4 cup (US)0.946353 L
5 cup (US)1.182941 L
10 cup (US)2.365882 L
15 cup (US)3.548824 L
US cups to liters (continued)
US cup (cup (US))Liter (L)
20 cup (US)4.731765 L
25 cup (US)5.914706 L
50 cup (US)11.829412 L
75 cup (US)17.744118 L
100 cup (US)23.658824 L
250 cup (US)59.147059 L
500 cup (US)118.294118 L
1,000 cup (US)236.588237 L

Values rounded to 6 decimal places.

Related conversions

The units

US cup (cup (US))
1/16 US gallon = 236.5882365 mL. Part of the US customary system.
Liter (L)
1 dm³ = 1/1000 m³. Part of the Metric system.

How to convert US cups to liters

Scaling US recipes or drink quantities to liters; about 4.23 US cups make a liter.

To convert US cups to liters, use L = cup (US) ÷ 4.226752838. One US cup equals 0.236588 liters, and one liter equals 4.226753 US cups.

US cup (cup (US)): 1/16 US gallon = 236.5882365 mL. Liter (L): 1 dm³ = 1/1000 m³.

All volume units are on the volume converter.

Limitations

  • Results are rounded to the decimal places you choose; the calculation itself keeps full precision.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in a US cup?

1 cup (US) = 0.236588 L. Multiply US cups by 0.2365882365 (or use L = cup (US) ÷ 4.226752838).

How do I convert US cups to liters?

Use L = cup (US) ÷ 4.226752838. For example, 1 cup (US) = 0.2366 L and 10 cup (US) = 2.3659 L.

How many liters are in a gallon?

A US gallon is 3.785 L; an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 L. Pick the right one in the converter — the difference is about 20%.

Is a mL the same as a cm³?

Yes, exactly. A milliliter is one cubic centimeter, and a liter is 1,000 cm³.