1 cup equals approximately 0.2366 liters
Converting 1 cup to liters results in about 0.2366 liters. This is because a standard US cup is defined as 8 fluid ounces, and since 1 fluid ounce is approximately 0.02957 liters, multiplying those gives the total in liters.
Introduction
The conversion from cups to liters involves understanding the volume measurement of a cup in relation to liters. Since cups are common in recipes and measurements, knowing how to switch between these units helps in cooking, science, and various other fields. The key is knowing the precise conversion factor.
Conversion Tool
Result in liters:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert cups to liters multiplies the number of cups by 0.2366 because 1 cup equals 0.2366 liters. This works because the volume of a cup in liters is a fixed value, so multiplying any number of cups by this factor yields the equivalent liters. For example, 2 cups times 0.2366 equals 0.4732 liters.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 cups to liters:
- Multiply 2 by 0.2366.
- 2 * 0.2366 = 0.4732 liters.
- Convert 0.5 cups to liters:
- Multiply 0.5 by 0.2366.
- 0.5 * 0.2366 = 0.1183 liters.
- Convert 5 cups to liters:
- Multiply 5 by 0.2366.
- 5 * 0.2366 = 1.183 liters.
Conversion Chart
| Cups | Liters |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -5.664 |
| -23.0 | -5.430 |
| -22.0 | -5.196 |
| -21.0 | -4.962 |
| -20.0 | -4.732 |
| -19.0 | -4.498 |
| -18.0 | -4.264 |
| -17.0 | -4.030 |
| -16.0 | -3.796 |
| -15.0 | -3.562 |
| -14.0 | -3.328 |
| -13.0 | -3.094 |
| -12.0 | -2.860 |
| -11.0 | -2.626 |
| -10.0 | -2.392 |
| -9.0 | -2.158 |
| -8.0 | -1.924 |
| -7.0 | -1.690 |
| -6.0 | -1.456 |
| -5.0 | -1.222 |
| -4.0 | -0.988 |
| -3.0 | -0.754 |
| -2.0 | -0.520 |
| -1.0 | -0.286 |
| 0.0 | 0.000 |
| 1.0 | 0.236 |
| 2.0 | 0.473 |
| 3.0 | 0.709 |
| 4.0 | 0.946 |
| 5.0 | 1.183 |
| 6.0 | 1.419 |
| 7.0 | 1.656 |
| 8.0 | 1.892 |
| 9.0 | 2.129 |
| 10.0 | 2.365 |
| 11.0 | 2.602 |
| 12.0 | 2.838 |
| 13.0 | 3.075 |
| 14.0 | 3.311 |
| 15.0 | 3.548 |
| 16.0 | 3.784 |
| 17.0 | 4.021 |
| 18.0 | 4.257 |
| 19.0 | 4.494 |
| 20.0 | 4.730 |
| 21.0 | 4.967 |
| 22.0 | 5.203 |
| 23.0 | 5.440 |
| 24.0 | 5.676 |
This chart allows you to see how many liters are in various cups, positive or negative. Use the table as a quick reference for conversions without calculator needed.
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Conversion Definitions
Cup
A cup is a volume measurement unit used primarily in cooking and recipes, equal to 8 fluid ounces in US customary units, or approximately 236.6 milliliters, but varies slightly in other measurement systems like the imperial system.
Liters
Liters are metric units of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters, used worldwide for measuring liquids and other substances, and are part of the SI system. It signifies the amount of space occupied by a liquid or solid in a standardized metric volume.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the conversion from 1 cup to liters?
The conversion is precise when using the standard US measurement of 1 cup as 0.2366 liters. Variations may occur if different measurement standards are used, but for most recipes and scientific purposes, this value is sufficiently accurate.
Why does the cup to liter conversion matter in cooking?
Knowing the exact volume in liters helps improve recipe accuracy, especially when scaling recipes up or down, or when converting international recipes that use different measurement systems. It ensures consistent results regardless of location.
Can I convert other volume units to liters using the same formula?
No, the formula varies depending on the unit. For cups to liters, the fixed multiplier is 0.2366. For other units like ounces or gallons, different conversion factors are necessary, tailored to their specific volume definitions.