Liters to Cups (US) converter
Convert liters (L) to cups (us) (cup) — results update instantly as you type.
Liters to Cups (US)
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1 L = 4.22675284 cup
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How to convert Liters to Cups (US)
Volume conversions appear constantly in cooking, fuel, and science. The metric system uses milliliters and liters, while the US uses cups, pints, quarts, and gallons — and the UK gallon is a different size entirely.
All units convert through the liter. One US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters, while a UK (imperial) gallon is 4.54609 liters — about 20% larger. One cubic meter equals exactly 1,000 liters.
Formula
L × 4.2267528377 = cup
Multiply your liters value by 4.2267528377 to get cups (us). For the reverse, divide by the same factor.
Liters to Cups (US) conversion table
| Liters | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 4.226753 cup |
| 2 L | 8.453506 cup |
| 5 L | 21.133764 cup |
| 10 L | 42.267528 cup |
| 25 L | 105.668821 cup |
| 100 L | 422.675284 cup |
Common use cases
- Recipes between cups, milliliters, and fluid ounces
- Fuel and liquid purchases between gallons and liters
- Water tanks and pools in cubic meters
- Beverage servings in pints vs half-liters
Frequently asked questions
One US gallon equals exactly 3.785411784 liters. A UK imperial gallon is larger at 4.54609 liters.