Metric cups to Liters
1 metric cup = 0.25 L. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
L = metric cup × (0.25) × (1)1 metric cup = 0.25 L
metric cup (metric cup)
A metric cup is 250 mL, or 0.25 L; it is distinct from the US customary and imperial cups.
Source: NSW Government / Heart Foundation — Eat Smart, Play Smart, recipe measurements, p. 81
liter (L)
A liter is exactly 1 cubic decimeter (dm³), or 1,000 mL; 1 L equals 0.001 m³.
Source: BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition — SI prefixes and accepted non-SI units
Conversion table
| metric cup | L |
|---|---|
| = 0.25 | |
| = 0.5 | |
| = 1.25 | |
| = 2.5 | |
| = 3.75 | |
| = 5 | |
| = 6.25 | |
| = 7.5 | |
| = 10 | |
| = 11.25 |
| metric cup | L |
|---|---|
| = 12.5 | |
| = 15 | |
| = 17.5 | |
| = 20 | |
| = 22.5 | |
| = 25 | |
| = 37.5 | |
| = 40 | |
| = 42.5 | |
| = 45 |
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in 1 metric cup?
1 metric cup = 0.25 L. L = metric cup × (0.25) × (1)
How do I convert metric cup to L?
L = metric cup × (0.25) × (1)
Is 1 metric cup bigger than 1 liter?
1 metric cup = 0.25 L.
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