US Cups to Liters converter (cup to L)
Convert US Cups (cup) to Liters (L) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
Liters to US Cups (L to cup) ►
How to convert US Cups to Liters
1 US cup is equal to 0.236588 liters (L).
L = cup × 0.236588
Multiply the cups by 0.236588:
Example: Convert 4 cups to liters:
L = 4 × 0.236588 = 0.946353 L
What is a US Cups?
The US Cups (cup) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
What is a Liters?
The Liters (L) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
This page converts volume from US Cups into Liters. One cup equals 0.236588 L.
US Cups to Liters conversion table
Common cup values and the matching L result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| US Cups (cup) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 cup | 0.118294 L |
| 1 cup | 0.236588 L |
| 2 cup | 0.473176 L |
| 4 cup | 0.946352 L |
| 8 cup | 1.892704 L |
| 16 cup | 3.785408 L |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a US Cups-to-Liters converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the L result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
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FAQ
How many L are in 1 cup?
1 cup = 0.236588 L.
How do I convert US Cups to Liters?
Multiply the cups by 0.236588:
Is this cup to L converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.