Recipe Converter Metric to Cups:
Free Liquid Volume Converter
How to Use This Recipe Converter
Convert recipe measurements from metric to cups quickly and easily.
Open the Convert Tab
Open the Convert tab and type the amount, for example 500.
Choose Your From Unit
Choose the unit you have in From, for example Millilitre (ml).
Choose Your To Unit
Choose the unit you want in To, for example US cup.
Read the Result
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Convert a Whole Recipe
Cooking a whole recipe? Use the Recipe tab and paste every ingredient at once.
Metric to Cups Conversion Chart
Use this quick chart when you just need a number. For any other amount, the recipe converter metric to cups tool above gives an exact answer.
| Millilitres (ml) | US cups | Metric cups (250 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 ml | 0.25 | 0.24 |
| 125 ml | 0.53 | 0.5 |
| 150 ml | 0.63 | 0.6 |
| 180 ml | 0.76 | 0.72 |
| 200 ml | 0.85 | 0.8 |
| 250 ml | 1.06 | 1 |
| 300 ml | 1.27 | 1.2 |
| 500 ml | 2.11 | 2 |
| 1,000 ml (1 litre) | 4.23 | 4 |
Liquid Volume Converter: US vs UK vs Metric
Most online tools only convert "ml to oz". This liquid volume converter tells you which ounce, cup or pint you mean, because the same name often hides a different size.
| Measure | US | UK (Imperial) | Metric (AU/CA/NZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid ounce | 29.57 ml | 28.41 ml | n/a |
| Cup | 236.6 ml (240 ml on labels) | 284 ml (old imperial) | 250 ml |
| Pint | 473 ml | 568 ml | n/a |
| Quart | 946 ml | 1,137 ml | n/a |
| Tablespoon | 14.8 ml | 15 ml | 20 ml (Australia) |
Why the Same Measuring Cup Can Ruin a Recipe
A UK pint is about 20% bigger than a US pint. Pour two US pints into a recipe that wants two UK pints and you are roughly 190 ml short, enough to turn a custard into scrambled egg.
An Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml, so using a 15 ml spoon under-measures every spoonful by a quarter.
Our US vs UK tab shows animated bars side by side and warns you when you pick two units that share a name but not a size. Always check where the recipe was written before you measure.
Same Name, Different Size
Check the recipe origin.
A cup, pint or tablespoon can mean different volumes depending on
the measurement system.
Indian Kitchen Units in ml
Wondering "cup me kitne ml" or "katori kitne ml"? The tool includes common desi units: a chhota chamcha is about 5 ml, a bada chamcha about 15 ml, a chai cup about 100 ml, a katori about 150 ml and a steel glass about 250 ml. A steel glass equals one metric cup, so glass-based recipes convert cleanly.
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Worked Examples
500 ml milk to cups: 500 ÷ 236.6 = 2.11 US cups, or exactly 2 metric cups.
2 UK pints to US cups: 2 × 568 ml = 1,137 ml, which is about 4.8 US cups.
1 Australian tablespoon to US tablespoons: 20 ml ÷ 14.8 ml = about 1⅓ US tablespoons.
Why Trust This Liquid Volume Converter
Official definitions: values follow the US customary and UK imperial legal definitions. See the NIST guide to units and UK weights and measures law .
Transparent maths: exact ml is shown for every unit.
Private and free: it runs in your browser, with no sign-up.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert metric to cups in a recipe?
Divide the millilitres by the cup size. For US cups divide by 236.6, and for metric cups divide by 250. For example, 500 ml is 2.11 US cups. The recipe converter metric to cups tool above does this for every ingredient in one step.
How many ml are in a cup?
A US cup is 236.6 ml (240 ml on nutrition labels). A metric cup used in Australia, Canada and New Zealand is 250 ml. The old UK imperial cup is 284 ml.
Is a metric cup the same as a US cup?
No. A metric cup is 250 ml and a US cup is 236.6 ml, so the metric cup is about 5.7% larger. For most savoury cooking the gap is small, but for baking you should convert.
Is a UK pint the same as a US pint?
Yes. There’s no cost, no sign-up, and no limit on how many times you can use it — every file is processed free, directly in your browser.
How many ml is an Australian tablespoon?
An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml. The US tablespoon is about 14.8 ml and the UK, Canadian and New Zealand tablespoon is 15 ml.
How many ml are in a katori or steel glass?
A katori is about 150 ml and a steel glass about 250 ml. Sizes vary by household, so these are approximate.