L to cups
One L equals 4.226752838 cup. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.
Result
The same value in every unit
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Common values
| L | cups |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 4.2267528 cup |
| 2 L | 8.4535057 cup |
| 3 L | 12.680259 cup |
| 5 L | 21.133764 cup |
| 10 L | 42.267528 cup |
| 15 L | 63.401293 cup |
| 20 L | 84.535057 cup |
| 25 L | 105.66882 cup |
| 50 L | 211.33764 cup |
| 100 L | 422.67528 cup |
| 500 L | 2113.3764 cup |
| 1000 L | 4226.7528 cup |
How to use
- Enter the number of L in the field.
- The result in cups updates on every keystroke.
- Use the table below for the values people look up most often.
Formula and reverse conversion
The formula
To convert by hand: cup = L × 4.226752838. Going back the other way, one cup is 0.2365882365 L.
Where the odd number comes from
The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.
cup = L × 4.226752838
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in one L?
One L is 4.226752838 cup.
How do I convert L to cups?
Multiply by the factor: cup = L × 4.226752838.
Is the result exact?
The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.
How do I convert cups back to L?
One cup is 0.2365882365 L — or open the reverse page linked below.