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Liters to US Cups (L to cup) Converter

1 liter (L) = 4.22675 US cups (cup). To convert liters to US cups, multiply by 4.22675: 2 L × 4.22675 = 8.45351 cup. Also searched as litre to US cup, litres to US cup, litres to US cups.

1 L = 4.2267528377 cup
Convert the other way: US Cups to Liters

Quick facts

How to convert liters to US cups

  1. Take the value in liters.
  2. Multiply it by 4.22675 (the number of US cups in one liter).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
cup = L × 4.22675

Worked example (a large bottle of water): 2 L × 4.22675 = 8.45351 cup.

To convert US cups back to liters, multiply by 0.236588, or divide by 4.22675.

Source: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units).

Liters to US Cups conversion table

Liters to US Cups conversion table
Liters [L]US Cups [cup]
0.01 L0.0422675284 cup
0.1 L0.4226752838 cup
1 L4.2267528377 cup
2 L8.4535056755 cup
3 L12.6802585132 cup
5 L21.1337641887 cup
10 L42.2675283773 cup
20 L84.5350567546 cup
50 L211.3376418865 cup
100 L422.675283773 cup
1000 L4226.7528377304 cup

L to cup chart from 1 to 100

US Cups to Liters conversion table

US Cups to Liters conversion table
US Cups [cup]Liters [L]
0.01 cup0.0023658824 L
0.1 cup0.0236588237 L
1 cup0.2365882365 L
2 cup0.473176473 L
3 cup0.7097647095 L
5 cup1.1829411825 L
10 cup2.365882365 L
20 cup4.73176473 L
50 cup11.829411825 L
100 cup23.65882365 L
1000 cup236.5882365 L

Liters vs US Cups

LiterUS Cup
SymbolLcup
Equals1 L = 4.22675 cup1 cup = 0.236588 L

What is a liter?

The common metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter. The standard volume unit worldwide for beverages and fuel outside the US.

What is a US cup?

A US customary cooking measure equal to 8 fluid ounces. The standard recipe measure for liquids and dry ingredients in the US.

Frequently asked questions

How many US cups are in a liter?

There are 4.22675 US cups in 1 liter (1 L = 4.2267528377 cup).

How many liters are in a US cup?

There are 0.236588 liters in 1 US cup (1 cup = 0.2365882365 L).

How do I convert liters to US cups?

Multiply the number of liters by 4.22675. For example, 10 L × 4.22675 = 42.2675 cup. To convert back, multiply by 0.236588.

What is 10 L in US cups?

10 L = 42.2675 cup.

What is 100 L in US cups?

100 L = 422.675 cup.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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First published 28 October 2026 · Last reviewed 5 November 2026