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FAQs – ml to Cups Conversion
1. How many milliliters are in 1 cup?
In the US customary measurement, 1 cup = 237 ml. However, for nutrition labeling, it is often rounded to 240 ml.
2. Is 250 ml the same as 1 cup?
No, 250 ml is slightly more than 1 US cup (237 ml). However, 250 ml is exactly 1 metric cup, which is commonly used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
3. How do I convert ml to cups?
Use this simple formula:
Cups=ML / 237
For example, 500 ml ÷ 237 = 2.11 cups.
4. Why do different sources say 237 ml, 240 ml, or 250 ml for 1 cup?
- 237 ml → The official US customary measurement for 1 cup.
- 240 ml → Used for nutrition labeling in the US.
- 250 ml → The metric cup, used in some countries outside the US.
5. How many cups are in 500 ml?
500 ml ÷ 237 ml = about 2.1 cups (US measurement).
6. How many ml are in half a cup?
Half a US cup = 118 ml (rounded from 118.5 ml).
7. Can I use a 250 ml measuring cup for US recipes?
Yes, but you may need slight adjustments, as 1 US cup = 237 ml while 1 metric cup = 250 ml. The difference is small but may affect baking precision.