How Many Cups in a Liter?

There are 4.227 cups in a liter. One liter equals 1000 milliliters or 33.814 fluid ounces.

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Quick Reference

1 cup = 0.237 liters
  • 2 cups = 0.473 liters
  • 4 cups = 0.946 liters
  • 8 cups = 1.893 liters
  • 16 cups = 3.785 liters

What is a Liter?

A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1000 milliliters or about 4.227 cups. It's commonly used for:

  • Bottled beverages
  • Food packaging
  • Scientific measurements
  • Liquid volume

Simple Conversion Formula

Cups to Liters:
Liters = Cups × 0.237

Liters to Cups:
Cups = Liters × 4.227

Example: 4 cups = 4 × 0.237 = 0.946 liters

Professional Applications

  • Baking: Large batch recipes
  • Beverage: Drink production
  • Food Service: Bulk preparations
  • Food Science: Recipe development

Quick Facts

  • 1 liter = 1000 milliliters
  • 1 liter ≈ 4.227 US cups
  • Standard metric volume unit
  • 1 liter of water = 1 kilogram

Frequently Asked Questions

How many liters is 1 cup?
1 cup equals 0.237 liters. This is about a quarter of a liter, commonly used in recipes.
How many cups make a liter?
4.227 cups equals 1 liter. This is the standard conversion used in international recipes.
How many liters is 2 cups?
2 cups equals 0.473 liters. This is about half a liter, perfect for smaller recipes.
How many liters is 4 cups?
4 cups equals 0.946 liters. This is slightly less than 1 liter, common in larger recipes.
How many liters is 8 cups?
8 cups equals 1.893 liters. This is about 2 liters, used in bulk cooking.