ML to Cups Converter — Metric to US Volume
Convert millilitres to cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and fluid ounces instantly.
🧪 ML ↔ Cups Converter
Common quick converts:
ML to Cups Reference Chart
| ML | Cups (approx) | Tablespoons | Fluid Oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 ml | 1 tbsp | 1 | ½ |
| 30 ml | 2 tbsp / ⅛ cup | 2 | 1 |
| 60 ml | ¼ cup | 4 | 2 |
| 80 ml | ⅓ cup | 5.3 | 2.7 |
| 120 ml | ½ cup | 8 | 4 |
| 160 ml | ⅔ cup | 10.8 | 5.4 |
| 180 ml | ¾ cup | 12 | 6 |
| 240 ml | 1 cup | 16 | 8 |
| 360 ml | 1½ cups | 24 | 12 |
| 480 ml | 2 cups | 32 | 16 |
| 720 ml | 3 cups | 48 | 24 |
| 1000 ml | 4¼ cups | 67.6 | 33.8 |
Why ML and Cups Differ by Region
The US cup is defined as exactly 236.588 millilitres — about 8 fluid ounces. Almost all American recipes use cups as the standard volume measurement.
UK, Australian, and European recipes predominantly use metric measurements (grams and millilitres). If you're following a British or Australian baking recipe, you'll often need to convert ml amounts back to cups for your measuring equipment.
The Australian metric cup is 250ml — slightly larger than the US cup (236.6ml). This 5% difference rarely affects most recipes but can matter in precise baking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ml in a cup?
One US cup equals exactly 236.588 millilitres (usually rounded to 237ml or 240ml in recipes). The Australian cup is 250ml — check which country your recipe is from.
How many ml in a tablespoon?
One US tablespoon equals approximately 14.79 millilitres. The UK tablespoon is 15ml and the Australian tablespoon is 20ml.
Is 200ml a cup?
200ml is not exactly a cup. One US cup is 236.6ml, so 200ml is approximately ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon (about 0.845 cups). For baking, measure precisely by weight instead.
How do I convert a litre to cups?
1 litre = 1000ml = approximately 4.23 US cups. For practical purposes, 1 litre is about 4 cups and 3 tablespoons.