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Cup vs Milliliter vs Fluid Ounce

Quick reference table for unit conversions with key differences.

Reference Table

CupcupMillilitermLFluid Ouncefl oz
0.2559.147062
0.5118.29414
1236.58828
2473.176516
51182.94140
102365.88280
255914.706200
5011829.41400
10023658.82800
25059147.062000

About These Units

cup

Cup

Symbol: cup

The cup equals 236.59 mL (US). A standard cooking measurement for both dry and liquid ingredients.

Used in: United States (cooking)

mL

Milliliter

Symbol: mL

The milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. Used for medicine dosages, cooking measurements, and small liquid volumes.

Used in: Worldwide

fl oz

Fluid Ounce

Symbol: fl oz

The fluid ounce equals approximately 29.57 mL. Used for beverages, medicine dosages, and small liquid volumes.

Used in: United States, United Kingdom

Key Differences

  • 1 cup is equal to 236.5882 mL.
  • 1 cup is equal to 8 fl oz.
  • 1 mL is equal to 0.03381402 fl oz.

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