Liters to Cups

Convert liters (L) to cups (cup). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 L = 4.2267528 cup

1 liter equals4.226752838 cup
1 cup equals0.2365882365 L
Formulacup = L × 4.226752838

How to convert liters to cups

To convert liters to cups, multiply the number of liters by 4.226752838.

cup = L × 4.226752838

Example

Convert 5 liters to cups:

5 L × 4.226752838 = 21.1338 cup

Liter to cup conversion chart

Liters to cups
Liters (L)Cups (cup)
1 L4.226753 cup
2 L8.453506 cup
3 L12.68026 cup
4 L16.90701 cup
5 L21.13376 cup
6 L25.36052 cup
7 L29.58727 cup
8 L33.81402 cup
9 L38.04078 cup
10 L42.26753 cup
12 L50.72103 cup
15 L63.40129 cup
20 L84.53506 cup
25 L105.6688 cup
30 L126.8026 cup
40 L169.0701 cup
50 L211.3376 cup
60 L253.6052 cup
70 L295.8727 cup
75 L317.0065 cup
80 L338.1402 cup
90 L380.4078 cup
100 L422.6753 cup
150 L634.0129 cup
200 L845.3506 cup
250 L1,056.688 cup
500 L2,113.376 cup
1,000 L4,226.753 cup

Going the other way? See the cups to liters chart.

About the units

Liter (L)

A liter is the volume of a cube 10 centimeters on each side. It is the everyday metric unit for drinks and fuel.

Cup (cup)

A US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 milliliters. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 mL cup, and a metric cup is 250 mL.

Frequently asked questions

How many cups are in a liter?

There are 4.226752838 cups in a liter.

How many liters are in a cup?

There are 0.2365882365 liters in a cup.

How do you convert liters to cups?

To convert liters to cups, multiply the number of liters by 4.226752838.

What is 5 liters in cups?

5 liters equals 21.1338 cups.

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