What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to translate liquid and ingredient volumes from milliliters, a metric unit, into US customary cups, commonly used in culinary and nutritional contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in milliliters.
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Select milliliters as the input unit if needed.
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Choose US customary cup as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the result instantly.
Key Features
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Converts metric milliliters to US customary cups accurately.
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Supports common cooking and healthcare volume conversions.
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Easy to use with quick input and clear results.
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Browser-based without installation required.
Examples
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Convert 100 mL to US cups resulting in approximately 0.4227 cup.
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Convert 500 mL to US cups giving about 2.1134 cups.
Common Use Cases
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Translating metric volume measurements into US cooking cups for recipes.
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Measuring liquid medications or samples in healthcare settings.
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Understanding nutritional labeling volumes shown in US customary cups.
Tips & Best Practices
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Keep in mind the slight variations in US cup definitions when precision is critical.
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Use this tool for volume conversions; consider weight measures if density is relevant.
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Double-check converted amounts in critical medical or laboratory applications.
Limitations
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US cup volumes can vary between 236.588 mL and 240 mL labeling standards affecting exactness.
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Milliliters provide metric precision while cups are customary and sometimes rounded.
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Conversion applies only to liquid volume, not accounting for ingredient density.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the exact volume of one US customary cup in milliliters?
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One US customary cup equals exactly 236.5882365 milliliters.
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Can I use this tool to convert solids or dry ingredient weights?
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No, this converter is designed for volume conversions only; weight conversions require different approaches due to density.
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Why might my converted cup measurement differ slightly from recipe instructions?
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Variations arise because some US labeling uses a 240 mL 'legal' cup, slightly different from the standard 236.588 mL cup.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter (mL)
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A metric volume unit equal to one thousandth of a liter and exactly one cubic centimeter, used for measuring small liquid quantities.
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Cup (US)
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A customary US volume unit equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 236.588 milliliters, widely used for cooking and nutrition labeling.
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Volume Conversion
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The process of changing a measurement from one volume unit to another, such as from milliliters to US cups.