How Many Cups in a Liter?

There are 4.227 US cups in a liter and 4 metric cups in a liter. The metric cup (250 ml) is used in Australia, Canada, and the UK.

How many cups in a liter? — see the answer and conversion table below.

Use the related converter below for custom values.

Formula

Answer: There are 4.227 US cups in a liter and 4 metric cups in a liter. The metric cup (250 ml) is used in Australia, Canada, and the UK.

Example

Question: How many cups in a liter? Answer: There are 4.227 US cups in a liter and 4 metric cups in a liter. The metric cup (250 ml) is used in Australia, Canada, and the UK.

How to Use

  1. Read the direct answer at the top of the page
  2. Check the conversion table for common values
  3. Use the related converter for custom values
  4. Browse the FAQ for common follow-up questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups in 2 liters?

There are 8.454 US cups in 2 liters (2 x 4.227).

Is 4 cups equal to 1 liter?

Almost. 4 US cups = 946.4 ml, which is slightly less than 1 liter (1,000 ml). 4 metric cups = exactly 1 liter.

How many ml in a cup?

There are 236.6 ml in a US cup and 250 ml in a metric cup.

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