Convert Liters to Cups
1 L = 4.226753 cup. Enter any value below.
Converted to every unit
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Liters to Cups formula
cup = L × 4.226753
A liter is 1,000 milliliters, the volume of a 10 cm cube. A US cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.59 mL.
Worked example
To convert 5 L, multiply by 4.226753: 5 L × 4.226753 = 21.133764 cup.
Liters to Cups conversion table
| Liters | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 4.226753 cup |
| 2 L | 8.453506 cup |
| 3 L | 12.680259 cup |
| 4 L | 16.907011 cup |
| 5 L | 21.133764 cup |
| 6 L | 25.360517 cup |
| 7 L | 29.58727 cup |
| 8 L | 33.814023 cup |
| 9 L | 38.040776 cup |
| 10 L | 42.267528 cup |
| 12 L | 50.721034 cup |
| 15 L | 63.401293 cup |
| 20 L | 84.535057 cup |
| 25 L | 105.668821 cup |
| 30 L | 126.802585 cup |
| 40 L | 169.070114 cup |
| 50 L | 211.337642 cup |
| 75 L | 317.006463 cup |
| 100 L | 422.675284 cup |
| 250 L | 1,056.6882 cup |
| 500 L | 2,113.3764 cup |
| 1,000 L | 4,226.7528 cup |
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in a liter?
1 L equals 4.226753 cup.
How do I convert liters to cups?
Use the formula cup = L × 4.226753. For example, 5 L = 21.133764 cup.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Uses exact, internationally defined conversion factors.