Convert ml to cups

Milliliter

Definition
A milliliter (mL) is a metric volume unit equal to 1 cubic centimeter (cm³), 0.001 liters, or 1 × 10⁻⁶ cubic meters (m³).

History & Origin
The milliliter derives from the liter, a French metric invention originally called the “litron.” Early 20th-century definitions tied the liter to a kilogram of water; modern usage fixes it at exactly one cubic decimeter, making the milliliter one-thousandth of that volume.

Current Use
Milliliters measure small liquid volumes everywhere—from medicine syringes and lab glassware (pipettes, graduated cylinders) to drinkware, condiment bottles, and personal-care tubes. They provide the precision needed for recipes, scientific experiments, and dosing.

U.S. Cup

Definition
A U.S. customary cup (symbol: cup US) equals 236.588 mL. It is one-sixteenth of a U.S. liquid gallon, or 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, and 48 teaspoons.

History & Origin
Originating in English household measures, the cup standardized in U.S. cookery and commerce. While the “metric cup” is 250 mL, the U.S. version remains 236.588 mL, reflecting the old wine- and ale-gallon systems.

Current Use
Cups are the go-to measure in American kitchens for liquid and bulk ingredients. Standardized measuring cups ensure consistency across recipes, unlike arbitrary drinking cups whose sizes vary.

Milliliter → U.S. Cup Conversion Table

How to Convert

• Multiply mL by 0.00422675 to get cups US.

• Multiply cups US by 236.588 to get mL.

Example

Convert 15 mL to cups:

15 mL × 0.00422675 cup/mL = 0.06340125 cup