Convert US cups to liters
1 US cup = 0.236588 liters · L = cup ÷ 4.226752838
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from US cups, the volume-based measure central to American recipes, to liters, the metric volume unit for fuel, drinks, and containers. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
US cups to liters conversion table
| US cups (cup) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 0.236588 L |
| 2 cup | 0.473176 L |
| 3 cup | 0.709765 L |
| 5 cup | 1.1829 L |
| 10 cup | 2.3659 L |
| 15 cup | 3.5488 L |
| 20 cup | 4.7318 L |
| 25 cup | 5.9147 L |
| 50 cup | 11.8294 L |
| 75 cup | 17.7441 L |
| 100 cup | 23.6588 L |
| 250 cup | 59.1471 L |
| 500 cup | 118.29 L |
| 1,000 cup | 236.59 L |
The formula
L = cup ÷ 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.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many liters are in a US cup?
- There are 0.236588 liters in 1 US cup. The formula is L = cup ÷ 4.226752838.
- How do you convert US cups to liters?
- Use the formula L = cup ÷ 4.226752838. For example, 10 US cups equals 2.3659 liters.
- Is the US cups to liters conversion exact?
- Yes. US cups and liters are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is cup short for?
- cup is the standard symbol for US cup. L is the symbol for liter.