Volume conversion
1000 mL to cups
4.227 cups
1000 millilitres = 4.227 US cups. Exact factor: cups = mL ÷ 236.5882365.
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The formula
cups = mL ÷ 236.5882365
Worked example: 1000 × 0.0042267528 = 4.227 cups.
Values near 1000 mL
| mL | cups |
|---|---|
| 280 | 1.183 |
| 285 | 1.205 |
| 290 | 1.226 |
| 295 | 1.247 |
| 300 | 1.268 |
| 500 | 2.113 |
| 1,000this page | 4.227 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert millilitres to US cups?
Apply the formula cups = mL ÷ 236.5882365. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 1000 mL in cups?
1000 mL equals 4.227 cups. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 1000 mL.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, slightly larger than the 236.59 mL customary cup used in recipes.