How Many ML in a Cup? (Exact Conversions + Chart)

A US cup equals 236.59 ml, though most recipes and food labels round it to 240 ml. Half a cup is 118.29 ml, a quarter cup is 59.15 ml, and 200 ml is 0.845 US cups.

This blog covers a cup-to-ml conversion chart with both rounded and exact values for every common cup size. It also answers how many cups is 200 ml, explains half cup and quarter cup in ml, and shows how to measure ml without a cup.

How Many ML in a Cup (Conversion Chart)

Cup AmountML (rounded)ML (exact)
1 cup240 ml236.59 ml
3/4 cup180 ml177.44 ml
2/3 cup160 ml157.73 ml
1/2 cup120 ml118.29 ml
1/3 cup80 ml78.86 ml
1/4 cup60 ml59.15 ml
1/8 cup30 ml29.57 ml

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How Many Cups Is 200 Ml

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  • US customary cup: 200 ml = 0.845 cups
  • Metric cup (250 ml): 200 ml = 0.8 cups
  • US legal cup (240 ml, used on nutrition labels): 200 ml = 0.833 cups
  • Kitchen-friendly measure: ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon

How Many ML in Half a Cup

Half a cup equals 118.29 ml, almost always rounded to 120 ml in recipes. This is one of the most common measurements in baking, since sauces, dressings, and small-batch recipes frequently call for half-cup portions.

How Many ML in a Quarter Cup

A quarter cup equals 59.15 ml, rounded to 60 ml. It shows up constantly in coffee ratios, salad dressings, and single-serving dessert recipes, where precision actually affects taste and texture.

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How to Measure ML Without a Cup

  • 1 tablespoon = 15 ml
  • 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
  • 1 shot glass = 44 ml
  • 1 standard coffee mug ≈ 240 ml
  • 1 soda can = 355 ml

Conclusion

A US cup equals 236.59 ml, rounded to 240 ml on nearly every food label and recipe. Keep this chart nearby, and you’ll never second-guess a cup to ml conversion again.

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