Litres to Cups (us) Converter
Convert litre to cup (US) instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert litre to cup (US)
Volume conversions show up most in the kitchen and at the pump — scaling a recipe written for another country, dosing a liquid, or comparing fuel and drink sizes between metric and US/UK measures.
Typical values: 0.5 L is about 2.1134 cup, and 100 L works out to roughly 422.6753 cup. Because the ratio is fixed at 4.2268, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the litres doubles the cups (US).
US and UK 'cups', 'pints' and 'gallons' differ, so always check which system a recipe or label uses before converting.
How to convert litre to cup (US)
One litre equals 4.2268 cups (US). To convert, multiply the number of litres by 4.2268:
cups (US) = litres × 4.2268
For example, 10 litres × 4.2268 = 42.2675 cups (US).
Litres to cups (US) conversion table
| Volume (L) | Cups (us) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 4.2268 cup |
| 2 L | 8.4535 cup |
| 3 L | 12.6803 cup |
| 5 L | 21.1338 cup |
| 10 L | 42.2675 cup |
| 20 L | 84.5351 cup |
| 50 L | 211.3376 cup |
| 100 L | 422.6753 cup |
FAQ
How many cups (US) are in a litre?
One litre = 4.2268 cups (US).
How do I convert cups (US) back to litres?
Divide by 4.2268, or use the cups (US) to litres converter.