us cup to ml uk

Is a US cup the same as a UK cup?

There is a very slight difference between UK/European/Australian cups and US cups. The UK cups are 250mls and US cups are 240mls, so UK half cups are 125mls whereas US half cups are 120mls (quarter cups tend to be the same at 60mls). However for most recipes the difference is small and won't affect the finished dish.

What is 1 cup in mL in the UK?

One cup U.K. in volume and capacity sense converted to milliliters equals precisely to 284.00 ml.

What is 1 US cup in ML?

237 mlVolume (liquid)1 cup or 8 fluid ounces237 ml2 cups or 1 pint473 ml4 cups or 1 quart946 ml8 cups or 1/2 gallon1.9 liters14 more rows

How many Litres is a US cup UK?

3.5195079728 cupLiter to Cup (UK) Conversion TableLiter [L, L]Cup (UK)1 L, l3.5195079728 cup (UK)2 L, l7.0390159456 cup (UK)3 L, l10.5585239184 cup (UK)5 L, l17.5975398639 cup (UK)7 more rows

How much is an American cup in UK?

US cooking measurements vs UK cooking measurementsUS cupsUS fl ozUK imperial1 cup–9 fl oz–10 fl oz10 fl oz ½ pint2 cups16 fl oz = 1 US pint16 fl oz––20 fl oz = 1 UK pint8 more rows

Is 250ml equal to 1 cup?

VOLUME & WEIGHT EQUIVALENCIES 1 cup = 250 mL. ¾ cup = 175 mL. ½ cup = 125 mL.

How much is a cup in grams UK?

225gThe UK uses completely different standards of measurement to the US, so anytime you attempt to use an American recipe, you're likely to run into some trouble as the weights and measures vary quite a bit. Use this one to save time and convert cups to grams easily....Butter measurements.CupsGramsOunces1 cup225g7.9 oz6 more rows•Jun 7, 2022

Is 1 cup 250ml or 236ml?

US Customary cup = 236ml is defined as 8 oz or 1/2 pint and was used customarily throughout United States. But it seems this is no longer popular. US Metric cup = 250ml is what you will find in most stores. Betty Crocker defines 1 cup as 250 ml.

How much is 1 cup of flour in grams?

120 gramsCommon Measurement Conversions for Baking1 cup flour120 grams4.2 oz1 cup whole wheat flour130 grams4.6 oz1 cup almond flour112 grams3.9 oz1 cup whole milk240 grams8.6 oz1 cup sour cream240 grams8.6 oz4 more rows

What is an American cup measure?

Officially, a US Cup is 240ml (or 8.45 imperial fluid ounces.) This is slightly different from an Australian, Canadian and South African Cup which is 250ml. As long as you use the same cup for measuring out each of your ingredients, the proportions should work out the same.

What is a cup in ounces UK?

In the United Kingdom, one cup holds 10 UK fluid ounces.

Does 4 liters equal 1 cup?

Yes, there are 4 cups in a liter. A cup is equivalent to 250 mL, and there are 1,000 mL in a liter. Therefore, the number of cups in a liter is 1000 divided by 250, or 4 cups.

Conversion Definitions

The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between US cups and milliliters.

Conversion Formula

Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.

Conversion Example

Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from US cups to milliliters (US cup to mL).

Conversion Table

For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from US cup to mL.

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How many mL in a cup?

A US cup measures 236.6 milliliters (mL). If you're in Canada or another Commonwealth country, your cup will likely be the metric cup, which measures 250mL. If you're referencing a pre-1970s UK recipe, the cup measurement referenced may be an imperial cup size of 284mL.

Cups and mL conversion chart

There are 236.6mL in a US cup. To convert cups to mL, multiply your cups figure by 236.6.

mL and cups conversion chart

A US cup measures 236.6mL. To convert milliliters to cups, divide your mL figure by 236.6.

Different cup sizes

You can learn more about the different cups sizes in my article about cup sizes around the world. There's also a great article from the UK Telegraph about how cup measures can cause unnecessary havoc in your kitchen .

Other Cooking Units

Should you wish to convert between cups and other units, converters are also available for cups and grams and cups and ounces .

How many liters are in a milliliter?

One milliliter is equal to 1 cubic centimeter (cm 3 ), 1/1,000,000 cubic meters (m 3 ), or 1/1000 liters. History/Origin: The base unit of the milliliter is the liter (US spelling), spelled "litre" in SI terms. The term "litre" was originally part of the French metric system and was derived from the term "litron," one of the older versions ...

What measurement device uses milliliters?

Many measurement devices such as graduated cylinders, beakers , pipettes, measurement cups, etc. also use the measurement of milliliters.

What is a cup used for?

Current use: The cup is typically used in cooking to measure liquids and bulk foods, often within the context of serving sizes. Actual drinking cups can vary significantly in terms of size and are generally not a good representation of this unit. Standardized measuring cups are used instead.

What is a liter?

The term "li tre" was originally part of the French metric system and was derived from the term "litron," one of the older versions of the French litre. Refer to the liter page for further details. Current use: Milliliters are used to measure the volume of many types of smaller containers in everyday use, such as plastic bottles, cans, drinking, ...

Full question

Hello there. I would like to make a recipe originating from North America. However, I am having trouble with their measurements. I have bought some measuring cups from the UK, but will they be any good for a US recipe? Many Thanks!

Our answer

There is a very slight difference between UK/European/Australian cups and US cups. The UK cups are 250mls and US cups are 240mls, so UK half cups are 125mls whereas US half cups are 120mls (quarter cups tend to be the same at 60mls). However for most recipes the difference is small and won't affect the finished dish.

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Imperial vs Metric measurements

As a general rule, Europeans and Australians follow the metric measurement system and Americans follow the imperial system. Recipes which use “cups” or “sticks” are working to an imperial measurement scale, whereas recipe which use “grams” or “litres” are working to metric measurement scale.

Handy cups to grams conversion chart

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