Cup to Liter Converter
Convert cup to liter instantly.
Standard volume units
liter 23.659
milliliter 23658.824
fluid ounce 800
gallon 6.25
pint 50
Fun comparisons
espresso shots ☕~ 788.63
standard water bottles 🍶~ 47.32
bathtubs 🛁~ 0.13
Olympic swimming pools 🏊~ Less than 0.01
How to convert cup to liter
Enter your value in cup and see the equivalent in liter instantly. The converter includes real-world comparisons - like water bottles and bathtubs - to help you picture the volume.
The cup is a common US cooking measurement equal to 8 fluid ounces; the liter is the metric equivalent used in most recipe books outside the US.
Need the opposite direction? Convert liter to cup just as easily, or explore all our volume conversions.
Common cup to liter conversions
| Cup (cup) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.236588 |
| 5 | 1.18294 |
| 10 | 2.36588 |
| 25 | 5.91471 |
| 50 | 11.8294 |
| 100 | 23.6588 |
| 500 | 118.294 |
| 1000 | 236.588 |
Frequently asked questions
1 cup equals 0.236588 liter.
Multiply by 0.236588. For example, 5 cup = 1.18294 L.
4 cups equals approximately 0.946 liters - close to 1 liter.
1 liter equals 4.22675 cup.
100 cup equals 23.6588 liter.