Cup to Liter Converter

1 cup = 0.236588 L

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FORMULA

1 cup = 0.236588 L
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CONVERSION TABLE

Cup (cup) Liter (L)
1 cup 0.236588 L
5 cup 1.1829 L
10 cup 2.3659 L
25 cup 5.9147 L
50 cup 11.8294 L
100 cup 23.6588 L
250 cup 59.147 L
500 cup 118.294 L
1,000 cup 236.588 L
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COMMON VALUES

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About Cup (cup)

The cooking cup (approximately 240 mL in US measure) is the workhorse unit of American home cooking. Flour, sugar, rice, and liquids are all measured by the cup, though it is worth noting that metric cups (250 mL), Japanese cups (200 mL), and Imperial cups (284 mL) differ from the US standard.

About Liter (L)

The liter is used in cooking for large liquid quantities: stock pots, soup batches, and beverage recipes. A standard stock recipe might call for 2-3 liters of water, and professional kitchen equipment is sized by liter capacity -- a typical commercial stock pot holds 20-100 liters.

How to Convert Cup to Liter

The conversion formula is: 1 cup = 0.236588 L. To convert from Cup (cup) to Liter (L), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Liter in 1 Cup?

1 Cup (cup) equals 0.236588 Liter (L).

How to convert Cup to Liter?

Multiply the Cup value by 0.236588 to get the equivalent in Liter. Formula: 1 cup = 0.236588 L

What is the formula for Cup to Liter conversion?

1 cup = 0.236588 L