Convert Liter to US Cup
Use this free converter to change liters (L) into us cups (cup). Liter and us cup both measure volume. As a quick reference, 1 L equals 4.2267528 cup, and 1 cup equals 0.23658824 L.
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US Cup (cup)
4.2267528
1 L = 4.2267528 cup
Volume conversion table
| Liter | US Cup |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.042267528 |
| 0.1 | 0.42267528 |
| 0.5 | 2.1133764 |
| 1 | 4.2267528 |
| 2 | 8.4535057 |
| 3 | 12.680259 |
| 5 | 21.133764 |
| 10 | 42.267528 |
| 20 | 84.535057 |
| 25 | 105.66882 |
| 50 | 211.33764 |
| 100 | 422.67528 |
| 1,000 | 4226.7528 |
How to convert Liter to US Cup
Multiply the liter value by 4.2267528 to get us cups.
- Enter the number of liters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in us cups.
- Worked example: 15 L × 4.2267528 = 63.401293 cup.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (us cup to liter).
About these units
Liter (L)
- Definition
- A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, or 1,000 cubic centimeters.
- History
- Introduced in France in 1795, the liter was tied to the kilogram via the volume of one kilogram of water.
- Current use
- Liters measure beverages, fuel, and engine displacement across the metric world.
US Cup (cup)
- Definition
- A US cup is a cooking measure of volume equal to about 236.6 milliliters, or 8 US fluid ounces.
- History
- It was popularised by American cookbooks to standardise home recipes.
- Current use
- Cups are the standard volume measure in US recipes for both liquids and dry ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
How many us cups are in a liter?
There are 4.2267528 cup in 1 L. To convert, multiply the number of liters by 4.2267528.
How do I convert liters to us cups?
Multiply the liter value by 4.2267528 to get us cups. For example, 10 L = 42.267528 cup.
Is this liter-to-us cup converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Liter to other volume units
| Unit | 1 Liter equals |
|---|---|
| Milliliter (mL) | 1000 mL |
| Cubic Meter (m³) | 0.001 m³ |
| Cubic Centimeter (cm³) | 1000 cm³ |
| US Gallon (gal) | 0.26417205 gal |
| Imperial Gallon (imp gal) | 0.21996925 imp gal |
| US Quart (qt) | 1.0566882 qt |
| US Pint (pt) | 2.1133764 pt |
| US Cup (cup) | 4.2267528 cup |
| US Fluid Ounce (fl oz) | 33.814023 fl oz |
| Tablespoon (tbsp) | 67.628045 tbsp |
| Teaspoon (tsp) | 202.88414 tsp |