Convert Liters to US cups
1 liter = 4.2268 US cups · cup = L × 4.226752838
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from liters, the metric volume unit for fuel, drinks, and containers, to US cups, the volume-based measure central to American recipes. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Liters to US cups conversion table
| Liters (L) | US cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 4.2268 cup |
| 2 L | 8.4535 cup |
| 3 L | 12.6803 cup |
| 5 L | 21.1338 cup |
| 10 L | 42.2675 cup |
| 15 L | 63.4013 cup |
| 20 L | 84.5351 cup |
| 25 L | 105.67 cup |
| 50 L | 211.34 cup |
| 75 L | 317.01 cup |
| 100 L | 422.68 cup |
| 250 L | 1,056.69 cup |
| 500 L | 2,113.38 cup |
| 1,000 L | 4,226.75 cup |
The formula
cup = L × 4.226752838Because both units measure volume, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many US cups are in a liter?
- There are 4.2268 US cups in 1 liter. The formula is cup = L × 4.226752838.
- How do you convert liters to US cups?
- Use the formula cup = L × 4.226752838. For example, 10 liters equals 42.2675 US cups.
- Is the liters to US cups conversion exact?
- Yes. Liters and US cups are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is L short for?
- L is the standard symbol for liter (also written as litres). cup is the symbol for US cup.