How Many mL in a Cup?
There are 236.6 ml in a US cup and 250 ml in a metric cup. The US cup is the standard used in American recipes.
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Answer: There are 236.6 ml in a US cup and 250 ml in a metric cup. The US cup is the standard used in American recipes.
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Question: How many mL in a cup? Answer: There are 236.6 ml in a US cup and 250 ml in a metric cup. The US cup is the standard used in American recipes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 250ml equal to 1 cup?
Only in the metric system (used in Australia, Canada, UK). In the US, 1 cup = 236.6 ml. Check your recipe's origin.
How many ml in half a cup?
There are 118.3 ml in half a US cup (1/2 cup).
How many cups is 500 ml?
500 ml is approximately 2.11 US cups (500 / 236.6).