Cups to Liters
Convert Cups to Liters instantly.
How to Convert Cups to Liters
To convert cups to liters, multiply by 0.236588. One US cup equals 0.236588 liters (236.588 ml). This is a common cooking conversion when scaling recipes up for large batches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many liters are in a cup?
One US cup equals 0.236588 liters or 236.6 milliliters. There are approximately 4.23 cups in one liter. The US cup is defined as exactly 8 US fluid ounces or 236.588 ml.
How many cups is 1 liter?
1 liter ÷ 0.236588 = 4.227 cups. A liter of water requires about 4 and a quarter cups. This is useful when a recipe calls for cups but you are measuring with a metric pitcher — 4 cups gives you 946 ml, just under a liter.
How many cups of water should I drink a day?
The commonly cited recommendation is 8 cups (about 2 liters or half a gallon) per day. However, the National Academies of Sciences suggests a total daily water intake of about 3.7 liters (15.6 cups) for men and 2.7 liters (11.4 cups) for women, including water from all beverages and foods.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
No. A US cup = 236.588 ml. A metric cup (used in Australia, Canada, and some other countries) = 250 ml exactly. This 6% difference can matter in baking — Australian recipe cups of flour (250 ml) are slightly more than US cups (237 ml). Always check which cup measurement a recipe uses.