US cups (cup) to Centiliters (cL) Conversion
US cups
The cup is a unit of volume used primarily in cooking and baking, equal to exactly 236.5882365 mL in the US customary system. The metric cup (250 mL) is used in Australia, Canada, and South Africa. In culinary education, cup measurements form the practical basis of recipe standardisation, though the variation between US, metric, and UK cups is a common source of international recipe confusion.
Centiliters
The centilitre is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre (10 mL), used primarily in Europe for expressing beverage servings and wine bottle volumes. A standard wine glass serving in European restaurants is typically 12.5 cL, and spirits are commonly served in 2.5 or 5 cL measures. The centilitre is rarely used in scientific contexts, where millilitres and litres are preferred.
| US cups (cup) | Centiliters (cL) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cup | 2.3659 cL |
| 1 cup | 23.6588 cL |
| 2 cup | 47.3176 cL |
| 3 cup | 70.9765 cL |
| 5 cup | 118.2941 cL |
| 10 cup | 236.5882 cL |
| 20 cup | 473.1765 cL |
| 30 cup | 709.7647 cL |
| 50 cup | 1,182.9412 cL |
| 100 cup | 2,365.8824 cL |
| 1000 cup | 23,658.8236 cL |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many centiliters are in 1 US cups?
1 US cups (cup) is exactly 23.659 centiliters (cL).
How do I convert US cups to centiliters?
Multiply the value in US cups by 23.659 to get the result in centiliters. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.