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mL to Cups Converter
Milliliters and cups both measure volume, so no ingredient is needed. This page defaults to US cups and lets you switch to metric cups.
250 milliliters 1.06 cups
1.06cups
= 250 mL
250 milliliters to US cups
Quick reference
Common mL to US cup conversions
A US cup is about 236.6 mL. A metric cup is exactly 250 mL and is available in the picker.
| milliliters | US cups |
|---|---|
| 50 | 0.21 cups |
| 100 | 0.42 cups |
| 125 | 0.53 cups |
| 150 | 5/8 cups |
| 200 | 0.85 cups |
| 250 | 1.06 cups |
| 500 | 2.11 cups |
Good to know
Check which cup your recipe uses
Cup sizes are not universal. US recipes usually mean about 236.6 mL, while many metric recipes use a 250 mL cup.
Because both units measure volume, water, milk, and oil all have the same mL-to-cup volume conversion. Ingredient density only becomes necessary when converting volume to weight.
Common questions
Questions, answered.
How many cups is 250 mL?
250 mL is about 1.06 US cups, or exactly 1 metric cup.
How many mL are in a US cup?
One US cup is about 236.6 mL.
Do I need to choose an ingredient?
No. Milliliters and cups both measure volume, so ingredient density does not affect the result.
Can I convert cups back to mL?
Yes. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion.
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