Cup (US) to Liter
1 cup = 0.23659 L
Convert Cup (US) (cup) to Liter (L) with engineering-grade precision. Instant results, formula, and reference table below.
1 Cup (US) ≈0.2365882365 Liter
How to convert Cup (US) to Liter (cup to L)
Converting Cup (US)s to Liters is critical for developers working with international data standards or scientific applications. This tool performs the calculation entirely on your client (browser) using JavaScript/WASM, ensuring zero latency and maximum privacy.
The Formula
1 cup = 0.236588 L
Calculation Example
Let's say you want to convert 5 cup to L:
- Input: 5 cup
- Calculation: 5 × 0.236588
- Result: 1.1829 L
About the Cup (US) to Liter conversion
The conversion factor from Cup (US) (cup) to Liter (L) is 0.23659, meaning 1 cup = 0.23659 L and inversely 1 L = 4.22675 cup. That makes the Liter the larger of the two units in the volume category, where the SI base unit is the liter. Every ratio here is derived from the SI/international definition rather than a rounded approximation, so results are stable across repeated conversions.
Need the reverse? Use the Liter to Cup (US) converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Cup (US) to Liter?
To convert Cup (US) to Liter, you need to multiply the cup value by 0.236588.
What is the formula for cup to L?
The simple formula is: L = cup × 0.236588.
Which is bigger: Cup (US) or Liter?
A Liter is bigger. One Liter is equal to approx 4.2268 Cup (US)s.
How many Cup (US)s are in one Liter?
There are approximately 4.22675 Cup (US)s in one Liter.
Quick Conversion Table
| cup | L |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2366 |
| 5 | 1.1829 |
| 10 | 2.3659 |
| 20 | 4.7318 |
| 50 | 11.8294 |
| 100 | 23.6588 |