Liquid volume converter
One US cup of liquid is 240 ml, 8 fluid ounces or 16 tablespoons. One tablespoon is 15 ml and one teaspoon is 5 ml. A UK/imperial cup differs, so measure liquids in millilitres when a recipe’s origin is unclear.
Cups, tablespoons & teaspoons chart
| Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Millilitres | Fluid oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 240 ml | 8 fl oz |
| ¾ cup | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 180 ml | 6 fl oz |
| ⅔ cup | 10⅔ tbsp | 32 tsp | 160 ml | 5⅓ fl oz |
| ½ cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 120 ml | 4 fl oz |
| ⅓ cup | 5⅓ tbsp | 16 tsp | 80 ml | 2⅔ fl oz |
| ¼ cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 60 ml | 2 fl oz |
| 1 tbsp | 1 tbsp | 3 tsp | 15 ml | ½ fl oz |
| 1 tsp | ⅓ tbsp | 1 tsp | 5 ml | — |
US customary measures. 1 US tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 15 ml; 1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 240 ml.
This liquid volume converter changes millilitres, litres, cups, pints, quarts and gallons in seconds. Whether you follow a US or metric recipe, you get the right measurement fast.
How to use the liquid volume converter
- Enter the amount of liquid.
- Select the units to convert from and to.
- Read the result instantly.
Common liquid volume conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 236.6 ml |
| 1 pint (US) | 473 ml |
| 1 quart | 946 ml |
| 1 litre | 4.23 cups |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.8 ml |
Why use a liquid volume converter
Liquid measurements vary between countries, so a US pint is not the same as a UK pint. Because of this, a clear liquid volume converter helps you avoid costly recipe errors and get consistent results.
Frequently asked questions
How many ml in a cup? A US cup is 236.6 ml.
Is a US pint the same as a UK pint? No — a US pint is 473 ml, and a UK pint is 568 ml.
How many cups in a litre? About 4.23 US cups.
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