How many liters are in 1 US cup?

One US customary cup equals approximately 0.2366 liters (236.59 mL). The exact value is 236.5882365 mL per cup.

How many liters is 4 cups?

Four US cups equal approximately 0.9464 liters (about 946 mL). This is close to, but slightly less than, one liter.

What is the difference between a US cup and a metric cup?

A US customary cup is 236.588 mL while a metric cup (used in Australia, Canada, and some other countries) is exactly 250 mL. The metric cup is about 5.5% larger.

How many cups are in 1 liter?

One liter equals approximately 4.2268 US cups. Use the swap button on this converter to go from liters to cups directly.

Can I use this converter for cooking and baking?

Yes. The converter is designed for kitchen use. For baking, note whether your recipe specifies US or metric cups — they differ by about 13 mL per cup, which matters for precise measurements.

Cups to Liters Converter

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Author: Nham Vu

Enter a volume in US cups and instantly see liters, milliliters, metric cups, fluid ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

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Summary

Enter a volume in US cups and instantly see liters, milliliters, metric cups, fluid ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

How it works

Enter the number of US cups in the input field.
Results update instantly as you type.
Conversion uses the exact US customary cup of 236.5882365 mL.
Liters and milliliters are shown alongside metric cups for international recipes.
Fluid ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons are also included for kitchen reference.
Use the swap button to convert from liters back to cups.

Use cases

Adapt US recipes for countries that measure liquids in liters.
Scale up a recipe that uses cups into metric units for bulk cooking.
Convert beverage serving sizes from cups to liter bottles.
Check how many liters fit in a container measured in cups.
Cross-reference US and metric cup sizes for precise baking.

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Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu