Liter to Cup (US) Converter

Volume Converter

40 units available

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4.226753

1 L = 4.226753 cup

Formula:

cup = L × 4.2267528377

With your value: 1 L = 4.22675284 cup

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in liter so you can sanity-check the result.

Milk carton (1/1.0e+3 your value)0.00100 L

Kitchen bucket (1/1.0e+2 your value)0.0100 L

Car fuel tank (1/20 your value)0.0500 L

Bathtub (1/5.0 your value)0.200 L

Your value1.00 L

Hot tub (1.5× your value)1.50 L

Other Liter to Cup (US) conversions

2 L to cup 3 L to cup 4 L to cup 5 L to cup 6 L to cup 7 L to cup 8 L to cup

Liter to Cup (US) Conversion Table

Liter (L)	Cup (US) (cup)
0.5	2.113376
1	4.226753
2	8.453506
5	21.133764
10	42.267528
15	63.401293
20	84.535057
25	105.668821
50	211.337642
100	422.675284
250	1,056.688209
500	2,113.376419
1000	4,226.752838

Cup (US) to Liter Conversion Table

Cup (US) (cup)	Liter (L)
0.5	0.118294
1	0.236588
2	0.473176
5	1.182941
10	2.365882
15	3.548824
20	4.731765
25	5.914706
50	11.829412
100	23.658824
250	59.147059
500	118.294118
1000	236.588237

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.

Liter (L)

Volume

Exact conversion

The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³ (1 dm³) and is accepted for use with the SI.

Source: Units accepted for use with the SI, SI Brochure Table 8

Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Cup (US) (cup)

Volume

Exact conversion

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 Liter to Cup (US)

To convert from Liter (L) to Cup (US) (cup), multiply the value by 4.2267528377.

Formula: cup = L × 4.2267528377

Reverse: L = cup × 0.2365882365

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Liter. For example: 5 L
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 4.2267528377
The result is: 21.133764 cup

About Liter

The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters or 1 cubic decimeter. It is widely used for measuring liquids.

Common uses: beverages, fuel, cooking.

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 Liter?

There are exactly 4.2267528377 Cup (US) in 1 Liter. This means the conversion factor from Liter to Cup (US) is 4.2267528377.

What is the formula to convert Liter to Cup (US)?

The formula to convert Liter to Cup (US) is: cup = L × 4.2267528377. For example, to convert 10 Liter to Cup (US), you would multiply 10 by 4.2267528377.

What is a Liter?