Liters to US cups – liter to US cup Converter
1 L ≈ 4.22675 cup
Formula
cup = L × ≈ 4.22675
Liters to US cups conversion table
| liters (L) | US cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 2.11338 cup |
| 1 L | ≈ 4.22675 cup |
| 2 L | 8.45351 cup |
| 3 L | 12.6803 cup |
| 5 L | 21.1338 cup |
| 10 L | 42.2675 cup |
| 20 L | 84.5351 cup |
| 25 L | 105.669 cup |
| 50 L | 211.338 cup |
| 75 L | 317.006 cup |
| 100 L | 422.675 cup |
| 250 L | 1056.69 cup |
| 500 L | 2113.38 cup |
| 1000 L | 4226.75 cup |
| 5000 L | 21133.8 cup |
Liters and US cups are both volume units. One liter is approximately 4.22675 US cups; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 L = 4.22675 cup10 L = 42.2675 cup2.5 L = 10.5669 cup
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
Gallons differ: the US gallon ≈ 3.78541 L while the imperial gallon ≈ 4.546 L — about 20% apart, so check which one a recipe or fuel figure means. A US cup (~236.6 mL) is also not the metric 250 mL cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many US cups are in a liter?
1 liter (L) is approximately 4.22675 US cup (cup).
How do I convert liters to US cups?
Multiply the liter value by ≈ 4.22675 to get US cup — for example, 2 liters = 8.45351 US cup.
How do I convert US cups back to liters?
1 US cup equals 0.2365882365 liter. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.