Centiliter to Cup (US) Converter
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Cup (US) (cup) instantly. 1 cL = 0.042268 cup.
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1 cL = 0.042268 cup
Formula:
cup = cL × 0.0422675284With your value: 1 cL = 0.04226753 cup
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Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in centiliter so you can sanity-check the result.
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Centiliter to Cup (US) Conversion Table
| Centiliter (cL) | Cup (US) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.021134 |
| 1 | 0.042268 |
| 2 | 0.084535 |
| 5 | 0.211338 |
| 10 | 0.422675 |
| 15 | 0.634013 |
| 20 | 0.845351 |
| 25 | 1.056688 |
| 50 | 2.113376 |
| 100 | 4.226753 |
| 250 | 10.566882 |
| 500 | 21.133764 |
| 1000 | 42.267528 |
Cup (US) to Centiliter Conversion Table
| Cup (US) (cup) | Centiliter (cL) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 11.829412 |
| 1 | 23.658824 |
| 2 | 47.317647 |
| 5 | 118.294118 |
| 10 | 236.588237 |
| 15 | 354.882355 |
| 20 | 473.176473 |
| 25 | 591.470591 |
| 50 | 1,182.941183 |
| 100 | 2,365.882365 |
| 250 | 5,914.705913 |
| 500 | 11,829.411825 |
| 1000 | 23,658.82365 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Centiliter (cL)
Volume
Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Cup (US) (cup)
Volume
Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Centiliter to Cup (US)
To convert from Centiliter (cL) to Cup (US) (cup), multiply the value by 0.0422675284.
Formula: cup = cL × 0.0422675284
Reverse: cL = cup × 23.65882365
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Centiliter. For example: 5 cL
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0422675284
- The result is: 0.211338 cup
About Centiliter
The centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume and capacity. One centiliter equals 0.01 litres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other volume unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: volume calculations, engineering and science, education.
About Cup (US)
The US cup equals approximately 236.6 mL and is a standard cooking measurement in the United States.
Common uses: baking, cooking, recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cup (US) are in 1 Centiliter?
There are exactly 0.0422675284 Cup (US) in 1 Centiliter. This means the conversion factor from Centiliter to Cup (US) is 0.0422675284.
What is the formula to convert Centiliter to Cup (US)?
The formula to convert Centiliter to Cup (US) is: cup = cL × 0.0422675284. For example, to convert 10 Centiliter to Cup (US), you would multiply 10 by 0.0422675284.
What is a Centiliter?
The centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume and capacity. One centiliter equals 0.01 litres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other volume unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What is a Cup (US)?
The US cup equals approximately 236.6 mL and is a standard cooking measurement in the United States.
What are the common uses of Centiliter?
The Centiliter is commonly used in volume calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Centiliter to Cup (US) converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/centiliter-to-cup_us