Cups to Milliliters

Cup

A cup (c) is a popular unit of volume used mainly in the United States for cooking, beverages, and everyday household measurements. One US cup equals 8 fluid ounces or 16 tablespoons, making it a convenient size for recipes and serving portions. Because measuring cups are easy to find in most kitchens, the cup has become a standard reference in baking and cooking instructions.

Converting cups to metric units — such as milliliters or liters — can be tricky because recipes around the world use different standards. An online converter makes it simple to switch between systems and follow international cooking guides accurately.

Milliliter

A milliliter (mL) is a small metric unit of volume used to measure liquids and very small quantities. One milliliter is equal to one cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm³) and one-thousandth of a liter (1000 mL = 1 L). Because of its precision, the milliliter is commonly used in medicine, cooking, product packaging, and scientific experiments.

You’ll find milliliters marked on measuring cups, beverage labels, and syringes. When you need to convert milliliters to other units — such as teaspoons, tablespoons, or fluid ounces — an online converter makes it easy to avoid errors in recipes and dosage instructions.