Cups to Liters Converter
Convert US cups (cups) to liters (L) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.
Cups to Liters formula
L = cups × 0.2365882365
1 US cup = 0.2366 liters · 1 liter = 4.23 US cups
To convert US cups to liters, multiply the value by 0.2365882365. For example, 4 cups:
L = 4 × 0.2365882365L = 0.946353
So 4 cups = 0.9464 L.
Mental math shortcut
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just multiply by 0.236588.
Cups to Liters conversion table
Liters back to Cups
The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:
| Liters | US cups |
|---|---|
| 0.1183 L | 0.5 cups |
| 0.2366 L | 1 cups |
| 0.4732 L | 2 cups |
| 0.7098 L | 3 cups |
| 0.9464 L | 4 cups |
| 1.42 L | 6 cups |
| 1.89 L | 7.99 cups |
| 2.37 L | 10.02 cups |
About the units
US cups (cups)
A US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 ml. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 ml cup; metric cups are 250 ml.
Liters (L)
A liter is 1,000 milliliters (one cubic decimeter). It is the standard metric unit for drinks, fuel and containers.
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in a US cup?
One US cup equals 0.2366 liters.
What is 4 Cups in Liters?
4 cups = 0.9464 L.
How do I convert Liters back to Cups?
Divide the liters by 0.2365882365. Or use the Liters to Cups converter.