Liters to Cups Converter
Convert liters to cups instantly. 1 liter = 4.23 cups.
Liters to Cups Converter
Convert between liters and cups
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Quick conversions:
1 liter4¼ cups
2 liters8½ cups
3 liters12⅔ cups
4 liters16⅞ cups
5 liters21⅛ cups
10 liters42¼ cups
How to Convert Liters to Cups
To convert liters to cups, multiply the number of liters by 4.227 (the number of US cups in one liter).
cups = liters × 4.227
For example, to convert 2 liters to cups: 2 × 4.227 = 8.45 cups
Liters to Cups Conversion Chart
| Liters (L) | Cups (fraction) | Cups (decimal) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 L | 1 cups | 1.06 cups |
| 0.5 L | 2⅛ cups | 2.11 cups |
| 0.75 L | 3⅛ cups | 3.17 cups |
| 1 L | 4¼ cups | 4.23 cups |
| 1.5 L | 6⅓ cups | 6.34 cups |
| 2 L | 8½ cups | 8.45 cups |
| 2.5 L | 10⅝ cups | 10.57 cups |
| 3 L | 12⅔ cups | 12.68 cups |
| 4 L | 16⅞ cups | 16.91 cups |
| 5 L | 21⅛ cups | 21.13 cups |
Metric to US Volume Conversions
When converting between metric and US measurements, here are some helpful equivalents:
- 1 liter = 4.23 US cups
- 1 liter = 4 metric cups (250ml each)
- 1 liter = 33.8 fluid ounces
- 1 liter = 2.11 pints
- 1 liter = 1.06 quarts
For approximate conversions: 1 liter is about 4 cups, and 4 liters is about 1 gallon (actually 1.06 gallons).
Frequently Asked Questions
One liter equals approximately 4.23 US cups. For practical purposes, you can consider 1 liter to be about 4¼ cups.