Cup to Liter Converter

Convert cup to liter easily (Imperial to Metric)

Cup to Liter Conversion
Cup (cup) Imperial
Liter (L) Metric
Common Volume Values
Volume Equivalents
1 liter = 1000 ml
1 gallon = 3.785 liters
1 cup = 236.588 ml
1 pint = 2 cups = 473.176 ml
1 quart = 2 pints = 0.946 liters
Conversion Result
1 cup = 0.236588 L
1 cup = 0.236588 L
Exact Value
0.236588
Rounded
0.24
Imperial to Metric Conversion
Imperial ↔ Metric
Unit Comparison
From Unit
Cup (cup)
System: Imperial
To Unit
Liter (L)
System: Metric
Quick Reference
1 cup = In Other Units
236.588000 ml
0.236588 L
236.588000 cm³
0.000237
47.999968 tsp
15.999946 tbsp
0.500000 pt
0.250000 qt
0.062500 gal
14.437454 in³
0.008355 ft³

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95999.94 tsp
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47.32 L
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0 L
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5 tsp
0.02 L
I M
5 tsp
0.02 L
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32.77 L
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Cup to Liter Converter | Volume Converter

Convert 1 cup to liters. 1 cup = 0.2366 liters. Easy volume conversion calculator for cup to l. Accurate results for liquid and container volume conversion.

Cup to Liter Conversion

Convert cup to liter easily with our accurate volume conversion calculator. Whether you're working on a recipe that requires imperial to metric conversions or need to understand volumes in different units, our tool provides instant results.

Conversion Formula

1 cup = 0.236588 L

To convert cup to liter, multiply the cup value by 0.236588.

Common Cup to Liter Conversions

Cup (cup) = Liter (L)
1 0.2366
5 1.1829
10 2.3659
50 11.8294
100 23.6588
250 59.147
500 118.294
1000 236.588

Understanding Cup and Liter

Cup (cup)

The cup is a unit of volume in the Imperial system.

• 1 cup = 16 tablespoons

• 1 US cup = 236.588 milliliters

• Standard for cooking and baking

• Used in most American recipes

Liter (L)

The liter is a unit of volume in the Metric system.

• International standard for volume

• Used in scientific research

• Standard for beverage containers worldwide

• Used for fuel in most countries

Imperial to Metric Conversion

You are converting from a imperial unit to a metric unit. This is a common conversion needed when:

  • Following recipes from different countries
  • Working with international product specifications
  • Traveling between countries using different measurement systems
  • Importing or exporting goods with different packaging
  • Studying or working in international contexts

Practical Examples

Everyday Use
Professional Use

Conversion Tips

Quick Mental Calculation

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For Precise Calculations

Always use our converter tool or the exact conversion factor:

1 cup = 0.236588 L