Cup to Liter Converter

Convert cups (US) to liters quickly and accurately

1 cup = 0.236588 liters
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Understanding Cup to Liter Conversion

Converting between cups and liters is essential for international recipes and precise measurements. One US cup is exactly equal to 0.236588 liters.

1 cup = 0.236588 liters
Liters = Cups × 0.236588

Common Conversions

  • 1 cup = 0.236588 liters
  • 2 cups = 0.473176 liters
  • 4 cups (1 quart) = 0.946353 liters
  • 16 cups (1 gallon) = 3.78541 liters

Important Notes

The US cup (236.588 mL) differs from:

  • Metric cup (250 mL)
  • Imperial cup (284.131 mL)
  • Japanese cup (200 mL)