Milk
US Cup to Metric Cup
Understanding Milk Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
Converting 1 us cup to metric cup is a direct volume conversion. One us cup equals 236.59ml, and one metric cup equals 250ml. So 1 us cup (236.59ml) equals 0.9 metric cup.
Measurement Tip
For room-temperature recipes, let milk sit out for 15-20 minutes before measuring. Cold milk is slightly denser than room-temperature milk, which can affect very precise recipes. Our density of 1.03 g/ml is based on refrigerated milk.
About Our Data
The density value of 1.03 g/ml for milk is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 171265). This measurement was taken with milk poured into the measuring cup.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 us cup of milk weighs approximately 1 metric cup. This is based on a density of 1.03 g/ml for milk.
Milk should be measured in a liquid measuring cup. Let refrigerated dairy come to room temperature for accurate baking results.
Milk has a density of 1.03 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 1.03 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.