Cup (US) to LiterConverter
Instantly convert Cup (US) (cup) to Liter (l). Free, accurate, and easy to use.
How to Convert Cup (US) to Liter
To convert Cup (US) (cup) to Liter (l), multiply your value by 0.236588.
Example: 5 cup × 0.236588 = 1.18294 l
What is a Cup (US)?
The US cup equals exactly 8 US fluid ounces or approximately 236.588 milliliters. It is the foundation of most American baking recipes and is measured with standardized cup-shaped tools. The metric cup used in some countries equals 250 mL. There are 2 cups in a US pint, 4 in a quart, and 16 in a gallon.
What is a Liter?
The liter is the standard metric unit for liquid volume, equal to exactly 1 cubic decimeter (dm³) or 1,000 milliliters. It is used worldwide for beverages, fuel, and general liquid quantities. One liter equals approximately 1.0567 US liquid quarts or 0.2642 US gallons. Standard plastic water bottles are sold in 0.5 L and 1 L sizes in most countries.
Cup (US) to Liter Conversion Table
| Cup (US) (cup) | Liter (l) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 cup | 0.00023659 l |
| 0.01 cup | 0.00236588 l |
| 0.1 cup | 0.0236588 l |
| 0.5 cup | 0.118294 l |
| 1 cup | 0.236588 l |
| 2 cup | 0.473176 l |
| 5 cup | 1.18294 l |
| 10 cup | 2.36588 l |
| 20 cup | 4.73176 l |
| 50 cup | 11.8294 l |
| 100 cup | 23.6588 l |
| 200 cup | 47.3176 l |
| 500 cup | 118.294 l |
| 1000 cup | 236.588 l |
| 5000 cup | 1182.94 l |
| 10000 cup | 2365.88 l |
| 50000 cup | 11829.4 l |
| 100000 cup | 23658.8 l |
| 1000000 cup | 236588 l |
| 1000000000 cup | 236588000 l |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Cup (US) to Liter?
Multiply the Cup (US) value by 0.236588. Formula: l = cup × 0.236588. Example: 10 cup = 2.36588 l.
How many Liter are in one Cup (US)?
One Cup (US) (cup) equals 0.236588 Liter (l).
How many Cup (US) are in one Liter?
One Liter (l) equals 4.22675706 Cup (US) (cup).
What is the exact conversion factor from Cup (US) to Liter?
The conversion factor is 0.236588. Multiply any cup value by this number to get l. For the reverse, multiply by 4.22675706.
How do I convert Liter back to Cup (US)?
Divide by 0.236588, or equivalently multiply by 4.22675706. Formula: cup = l ÷ 0.236588.
Is the Cup (US)-to-Liter conversion internationally standardized?
Yes. Both units are defined by international standards (SI or the international yard/pound agreement), so the conversion factor 0.236588 is exact and universally agreed upon.