0.00084 cups
Converting 20 milliliters to cups results in approximately 0.00084 cups. Since 1 cup equals 236.588 milliliters, dividing 20 ml by this number gives the value in cups, helping in recipes or measurements where volume units are mixed, providing a precise conversion for small quantities.
Conversion Explanation
To convert milliliters to cups, you divide the volume in ml by 236.588, because 1 cup is equal to 236.588 ml. For example, with 20 ml, dividing 20 by 236.588 yields about 0.00084 cups. This formula works because the conversion factor relates the two units directly.
Conversion Tool
Result in cups:
Conversion Formula
The formula for converting ml to cups is: cups = ml / 236.588. This works because the cup is a standard volume, and dividing the milliliters by this number translates the volume into cups. For example, 50 ml divided by 236.588 yields about 0.2114 cups.
Conversion Example
- Convert 50 ml to cups:
- Divide 50 by 236.588.
- 50 / 236.588 ≈ 0.2114 cups.
- This means 50 ml equals approximately 0.2114 cups.
- Similarly, for 10 ml:
- 10 / 236.588 ≈ 0.0423 cups.
- For 100 ml:
- 100 / 236.588 ≈ 0.4227 cups.
- And for 200 ml:
- 200 / 236.588 ≈ 0.8453 cups.
Conversion Chart
| Milliliters (ml) | Cups |
|---|---|
| -5.0 | -0.0211 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 0.0211 |
| 10.0 | 0.0423 |
| 15.0 | 0.0635 |
| 20.0 | 0.0847 |
| 25.0 | 0.1059 |
| 30.0 | 0.1270 |
| 35.0 | 0.1482 |
| 40.0 | 0.1694 |
| 45.0 | 0.1906 |
Use this chart to quickly find the equivalent cups for various ml values. Read the ml column and look across to see the corresponding cups, allowing easy conversions without calculations.
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
ml
Milliliter (ml) is a metric unit of volume used to measure small quantities of liquids, equivalent to one-thousandth of a liter, mainly used in cooking, medicine, and scientific measurements for precise liquid volume readings.
cups
A cup is a standard unit of volume used primarily in cooking, with the US customary cup being 236.588 ml, helping to measure ingredients for recipes, and varies slightly in different countries or measurement systems.
Conversion FAQs
How precise is the conversion from ml to cups for small amounts?
The conversion from milliliters to cups is accurate to a small decimal, but for very tiny quantities like 20 ml, the result is approximate, especially when using standard measuring cups that may not be perfectly precise. Digital tools improve accuracy.
Can I use this conversion for liquids other than water?
Yes, the conversion applies to any liquid with a similar density, but for substances with different densities or viscosities, weight-based conversions might be more precise. For typical cooking liquids, volume conversion remains valid.
What if I want to convert other small volumes to cups?
Simply divide the volume in ml by 236.588 to find the equivalent in cups. For example, 10 ml becomes approximately 0.0423 cups, and larger amounts follow the same formula for accurate measurement.
Why is the cup volume different in other countries?
Cups vary internationally—US cups are 236.588 ml, while other countries like the UK or Australia have slightly different standards. Always check which cup measurement is used in your recipe or measurement context.