Cup to Liter Converter
1 cup = 0.236588 L
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FORMULA
1 cup = 0.236588 L
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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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
Glossary
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Cup (Measurement)
A cooking volume unit. The US cup equals 236.588 ml; the metric cup is 250 ml.
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Tablespoon
A cooking volume unit. The US tablespoon equals approximately 14.787 ml.
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Teaspoon
A cooking volume unit. The US teaspoon equals approximately 4.929 ml.
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Fluid Ounce
A fluid ounce is a unit of liquid volume, with the US fluid ounce equal to 29.5735 mL and the imperial (UK) fluid ounce equal to 28.4131 mL.
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Weight vs Volume in Cooking
Weight measurement in cooking uses mass units (grams, ounces) rather than volume units (cups, tablespoons) to specify ingredient amounts.