VOLUME CONVERSION
Metric cup to Liter.
Convert metric cup (cup (metric)) to liter (L), with the math explained.
1 cup (metric) = 0.25 L
US and UK gallons, pints, and fluid ounces are different sizes. A metric cup is 250 mL; a US customary cup is 236.5882365 mL.
THE MATH, MADE SIMPLE
How to convert metric cup to liter
Multiply your metric cup value by 0.25 to get the equivalent in liter. Both units are normalized through the liter.
L = cup (metric) × 0.2510 cup (metric) = 2.5 L
Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.US and UK gallons, pints, and fluid ounces are different sizes. A metric cup is 250 mL; a US customary cup is 236.5882365 mL.
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cup (metric) to L conversion table
| Metric cup (cup (metric)) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (metric) | 0.25 L |
| 2 cup (metric) | 0.5 L |
| 5 cup (metric) | 1.25 L |
| 10 cup (metric) | 2.5 L |
| 20 cup (metric) | 5 L |
| 50 cup (metric) | 12.5 L |
| 100 cup (metric) | 25 L |
| 500 cup (metric) | 125 L |
| 1,000 cup (metric) | 250 L |
About the metric cup
The metric cup (cup (metric)) is a unit of volume. One metric cup equals 0.25 liter (base unit) in this calculator.
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The liter (L) is a unit of volume. One liter equals 1 liter (base unit) in this calculator.
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What is 1 cup (metric) in L?
One metric cup equals 0.25 L. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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