Milliliter to Cup (Metric) Conversion Result

Milliliter: is a unit of volume in the metric system. It is equal to one-thousandth of a liter. The milliliter is commonly used for measuring small quantities of liquid, such as medications, beverages, or other fluids. The symbol for milliliter is "mL".

Interesting facts:
  • Milliliters are commonly used in the field of medicine to measure and administer liquid medications. Dosages for many medications, especially for children, are often specified in milliliters.
  • Medical syringes are calibrated in milliliters, making them essential tools for accurate administration of medications, vaccines, and other substances.


Cup (Metric): in the metric system, the cup is not an officially standardized unit of volume, as the metric system primarily relies on liters and milliliters for volume measurements. However, the metric cup is commonly used in cooking and recipes in some metric-using countries as a convenient unit for measuring ingredients.

It is commonly abbreviated as "c" or "cup" and is equal 250 milliliters 0.25 litters. In some countries (i.e. Japan, The Netherlands) cup's volume is slightly different.