Milliliter to Cup (US) Converter
Convert milliliter to cup (us) instantly with our free online volume converter. Accurate conversions with detailed formulas and conversion tables.
Convert mL to cup (US)
Conversion Result
1 mL = 0.000e+0 cup (US)
Exactly 0.0000000000 cup (US)
The Formula
To convert mL to cup (US), multiply the volume by 0.004227.
Milliliter to Cup (US) Conversion Table
| Milliliter (mL) | Cup (US) (cup (US)) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.004227 cup (US) | Standard volume unit |
| 2 mL | 0.008454 cup (US) | Common recipe measurement |
| 5 mL | 0.021134 cup (US) | Small container |
| 10 mL | 0.042268 cup (US) | Standard bottle size |
| 20 mL | 0.084535 cup (US) | Large container |
| 50 mL | 0.211338 cup (US) | Industrial volume |
| 100 mL | 0.422675 cup (US) | Bulk measurement |
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the Value: Type the volume value you want to convert in the input field. For example, if converting 16 mL to cup (US), enter "16".
- Select Units: The calculator is pre-configured to convert from Milliliter (mL) to Cup (US) (cup (US)). The units are displayed in the "From Unit" and "To Unit" fields.
- View Results: The converted value appears instantly in the result card. You can see both the formatted result and the exact decimal value.
- Copy or Switch: Use the "Copy Result" button to copy the conversion to your clipboard, or click "Quick Switch" to reverse the conversion direction.
How the Conversion Works
This calculator uses a two-step conversion process through liters (L) as the base unit, which is the standard unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI).
Conversion Formula:
Step 1: Convert from mL to liters (L)
Value in L = Input value ÷ 1,000
Step 2: Convert from liters (L) to cup (US)
Result = Value in L × 4.22675
Simplified Formula:
Result = Input × 0.00422675
Where 0.00422675 is the conversion factor from mL to cup (US)
Example Calculation:
Let's convert 16 mL to cup (US):
16 mL ÷ 1,000 = 0.016 L 0.016 L × 4.22675 = 0.067628 cup (US) Result: 16 mL = 0.067628 cup (US)
Why Convert Milliliter to Cup (US)?
Converting volume from Milliliter to Cup (US) is essential for various applications including cooking, chemistry, engineering, and international trade. Understanding this conversion helps ensure accuracy in measurements across different unit systems.
The liter is the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI), while other units like cups, gallons, and fluid ounces are used in various regional systems. Precision matters especially in pharmaceutical dosages, chemical reactions, and recipe conversions where small errors can have significant impacts.