US Cup to Liter Converter
1 cup = 0.236588 L
FORMULA
1 cup = 0.236588 L
CONVERSION TABLE
| US 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 | 59.1471 L |
| 500 cup | 118.2941 L |
| 1,000 cup | 236.5882 L |
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About US Cup (cup)
The US customary cup equals 236.588 mL (8 US fluid ounces) and is the most frequently used volume measure in American cooking. Nearly every recipe in US cookbooks specifies dry and liquid ingredients in cups, making measuring cups an essential kitchen tool.
About Liter (L)
Originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density, the liter is now exactly one cubic decimeter (0.001 cubic meters). It is the standard unit for beverage containers, fuel tank capacities, and engine displacement worldwide. A typical car fuel tank holds 40-70 liters.
How to Convert US Cup to Liter
The conversion formula is: 1 cup = 0.236588 L. To convert from US Cup (cup) to Liter (L), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Liter in 1 US Cup?
1 US Cup (cup) equals 0.236588 Liter (L).
How to convert US Cup to Liter?
Multiply the US Cup value by 0.236588 to get the equivalent in Liter. Formula: 1 cup = 0.236588 L
What is the formula for US 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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Barrel (Oil)
A unit of volume for crude oil, equal to 42 US gallons (158.987 liters).
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Gallon
A volume unit with two definitions: the US gallon equals 3.785411784 liters; the imperial (UK) gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
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Liter
A metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³ = 1,000 cm³ = 1,000 mL), approximately 0.264 US gallons or 1.057 US liquid quarts.
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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.