Definition: A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter (0.001 liters).
History/origin: The milliliter was introduced with the metric system in the late 18th century.
Current use: Milliliters are widely used around the world for measuring small liquid volumes in cooking, medicine, and science.
Definition: A cup is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking in the United States, equivalent to 8 US fluid ounces or approximately 236.588 milliliters.
History/origin: The cup as a measurement originated in cooking and household measures.
Current use: Cups are widely used in recipes and food packaging in the US and Canada.
| Milliliters [ml] | Cups [cup] |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00423 |
| 50 | 0.21134 |
| 100 | 0.42268 |
| 236.588 | 1.00000 |
| 473.176 | 2.00000 |
| 500 | 2.11338 |
| 1000 | 4.22676 |
| 10 | 0.04227 |
| 5 | 0.02113 |
| 0.1 | 0.00042 |
1 milliliter = 0.00423 cups
1 cup = 236.588 milliliters
Example: convert 473.176 milliliters to cups:
473.176 ÷ 236.588 = 2 cups