Convert liters to cups
Liter (l) to cup (cup). One liter equals 4.2268 cups.
Formula
Liter to cup conversion table
| Liters | Cups | Cups | Liters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 l | 4.2268 cup | 1 cup | 0.236588 l |
| 2 l | 8.4535 cup | 2 cup | 0.473176 l |
| 3 l | 12.6803 cup | 3 cup | 0.709765 l |
| 5 l | 21.1338 cup | 5 cup | 1.1829 l |
| 10 l | 42.2675 cup | 10 cup | 2.3659 l |
| 20 l | 84.5351 cup | 20 cup | 4.7318 l |
| 50 l | 211.34 cup | 50 cup | 11.8294 l |
| 100 l | 422.68 cup | 100 cup | 23.6588 l |
| 500 l | 2113.38 cup | 500 cup | 118.29 l |
| 1000 l | 4226.75 cup | 1000 cup | 236.59 l |
To convert liters to cups, multiply the number of liters by 4.2268. One liter equals 4.2268 cups, and one cup equals 0.236588 liters, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 l comes to 42.2675 cup. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a volume conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common liter values already worked out in cups, plus the reverse cup to liter direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in a liter?
One liter equals 4.2268 cups. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of liters by 4.2268 to get cups.
What is the formula to convert liters to cups?
Use cups = liters × 4.2268. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert cups back to liters?
Go the other way by using one cup equals 0.236588 liters. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this liter to cup converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.