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US cups to Liters Converter
Convert us cups to liters instantly with the formula, worked examples, rounding guidance, and related volume conversions.
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US cup to Liter formula
The US cup is a customary volume unit used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces. Converting cups to liters involves multiplying by 0.2365882365. For example, 1 cup equals 0.2365882365 liters. This conversion is useful for scaling recipes or comparing volumes across metric and imperial systems.
Formula model
1 cup = 0.2365882365 L
1 US cup equals
Quick factor: 1 cup = 0.2365882365 L.
For quick estimates, remember that 1 cup is roughly 0.24 liters, so 4 cups is about 1 liter.
Use a digital kitchen scale for precise conversions when baking, as cup measurements can vary.
Check the measurement system for cooking units: US customary and imperial volumes are not always the same.
Precision and rounding
The calculation uses the catalog's fixed conversion factors between cup and L. Full decimal precision is kept for the calculation; only the displayed value is rounded for readability.
Reference: NIST conversion factorsVolume
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1 US cup equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Liter L | 0.2365882365 |
| Milliliter mL | 236.5882365 |
| Cubic meter m3 | 0.0002365882365 |
| US teaspoon tsp | 48 |
| US tablespoon tbsp | 16 |
| US fluid ounce fl oz | 8 |
| US pint pt | 0.5 |
| US quart qt | 0.25 |
| US gallon gal | 0.0625 |
FAQ
US cup to Liter questions
How many liters are in 5 US cups?
5 US cups equal 1.1829411825 liters, based on the formula 1 cup = 0.2365882365 L.
Is the US cup the same as a metric cup?
No, the US cup is 236.5882365 mL, while a metric cup is 250 mL. This conversion uses the US cup.