Liters to cups
Convert liters to cups for recipes, beverages and meal-prep planning. Works with US, UK and metric cup standards — quick reference table included.
Last updated: May 2026
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How to use this converter
Liters appear on bottles and metric recipes, while cups are standard in US cooking. Use this converter when a recipe or container lists liters and you measure with cups. cups = liter × 4.22675284
Example: 1 L × 4.227 = 4.23 cups
Common reference values
| liter | cups |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.113 |
| 1 | 4.227 |
| 1.5 | 6.340 |
| 2 | 8.454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups are in 1 liter?
1 liter is about 4.23 US cups, or exactly 4 metric cups of 250 mL. A 1.5 L bottle is roughly 6.3 US cups.
Does the cup size change my result?
Yes. 1 liter is 4.23 US cups, 4 metric cups (250 mL) or about 3.52 UK cups. Pick the cup standard your recipe uses.
How many cups is half a liter?
Half a liter is about 2.1 US cups or exactly 2 metric cups, a handy amount for sauces, batters and single-pot recipes.