Liter to Cup (US)Converter
Instantly convert Liter (l) to Cup (US) (cup). Free, accurate, and easy to use.
How to Convert Liter to Cup (US)
To convert Liter (l) to Cup (US) (cup), multiply your value by 4.22675706.
Example: 5 l × 4.22675706 = 21.13378531 cup
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.
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.
Liter to Cup (US) Conversion Table
| Liter (l) | Cup (US) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 l | 0.00422676 cup |
| 0.01 l | 0.04226757 cup |
| 0.1 l | 0.42267571 cup |
| 0.5 l | 2.11337853 cup |
| 1 l | 4.22675706 cup |
| 2 l | 8.45351413 cup |
| 5 l | 21.13378531 cup |
| 10 l | 42.26757063 cup |
| 20 l | 84.53514126 cup |
| 50 l | 211.33785315 cup |
| 100 l | 422.67570629 cup |
| 200 l | 845.35141258 cup |
| 500 l | 2113.37853146 cup |
| 1000 l | 4226.75706291 cup |
| 5000 l | 21133.78531456 cup |
| 10000 l | 42267.57062911 cup |
| 50000 l | 211337.85314555 cup |
| 100000 l | 422675.70629111 cup |
| 1000000 l | 4226757.06291105 cup |
| 1000000000 l | 4.2268e+9 cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Liter to Cup (US)?
Multiply the Liter value by 4.22675706. Formula: cup = l × 4.22675706. Example: 10 l = 42.26757063 cup.
How many Cup (US) are in one Liter?
One Liter (l) equals 4.22675706 Cup (US) (cup).
How many Liter are in one Cup (US)?
One Cup (US) (cup) equals 0.236588 Liter (l).
What is the exact conversion factor from Liter to Cup (US)?
The conversion factor is 4.22675706. Multiply any l value by this number to get cup. For the reverse, multiply by 0.236588.
How do I convert Cup (US) back to Liter?
Divide by 4.22675706, or equivalently multiply by 0.236588. Formula: l = cup ÷ 4.22675706.
Is the Liter-to-Cup (US) conversion internationally standardized?
Yes. Both units are defined by international standards (SI or the international yard/pound agreement), so the conversion factor 4.22675706 is exact and universally agreed upon.