Liters to Cups Conversion Calculator Online

This is a fast and accurate tool to convert volumes from liters (L) to US cups. Whether you’re measuring liquids for cooking, science, buying a right cup, or other practical purposes, this tool got you covered. 

How to Use the Converter

1. Enter the volume in the “Liters (L)” input field.
2. Select the number of decimal places for your result (default is 2).
3. Click the Convert button to get the corresponding value in cups.
4. The converted result will appear in the “Result in Cups” field.
5. To copy the result to your clipboard, press the Copy Result button.
6. Use the Clear All button to reset all fields and start a new conversion.
7. Click the Swap button to switch to the Cups to Liters Converter.

Definitions of Measurement Units

Liter (L)

The liter (symbol: “L”) is a unit of volume in the metric system. It represents the volume of a cube that measures 10 cm on each side. Widely used around the world, one liter is equal to 4.22675 US cups. It is commonly used for measuring liquids such as water, beverages, and fuel.

Cup (US)

The cup (symbol: “c”) is a volume measurement commonly used in the United States for cooking and portioning liquids. One US cup is equivalent to 0.236588 liters. It is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but is a standard measure in the US customary system.

Conversion Formula

The formula for converting liters (L) to cups (US) is as follows:

Cups (US) = Liters (L) × 4.22675

This conversion factor is sourced from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Liters and cups comparison

Conversion Table

Real-World Examples

• Standard Water Bottle: Holds about 1 liter, equivalent to 4.22675 cups.
• Juice Carton: A typical juice carton contains 2 liters, or approximately 8.4535 cups.
• Milk Jug: A standard large milk jug holds 3.78 liters, or about 16 cups.
• Kitchen Measuring Jug: Holds 1.5 liters, which equals 6.34 cups.
• Saucepan: A medium-sized saucepan holds 2.5 liters, or roughly 10.57 cups.
• Large Soda Bottle: Contains 2 liters, equivalent to 8.4535 cups.
• Blender Jar: Commonly holds 1.25 liters, or about 5.28 cups.
• Ice Cream Tub: A family-sized tub holds 1.89 liters, or around 8 cups.
• Wine Bottle: A standard wine bottle holds 0.75 liters, which is approximately 3.17 cups.
• Cereal Bowl: A large cereal bowl may hold up to 0.5 liters, or about 2.11 cups.

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