How many milliliter is 1 us cup of olive oil?

1 us cup of olive oil weighs approximately 237 milliliter. This is based on a density of 0.91 g/ml for olive oil.

How do I measure olive oil accurately?

Measure olive oil in a liquid measuring cup placed on a flat surface. Read the measurement at eye level at the bottom of the meniscus.

Why does olive oil have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

Olive Oil has a density of 0.91 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.91 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Olive Oil

US Cup to Milliliter

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Olive Oil — Quick Reference

Common us cup to milliliter conversions

Olive Oil: US Cup to Milliliter conversion table
US Cup	Milliliter
¼ cup	59ml
⅓ cup	79ml
½ cup	118ml
⅔ cup	158ml
¾ cup	177ml
1 cup	237ml
1½ cups	355ml
2 cups	473ml

Based on olive oil density of 0.91 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Understanding Olive Oil Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

Converting 1 us cup to milliliter is a direct volume conversion. One us cup equals 236.59ml, and one milliliter equals 1ml. So 1 us cup (236.59ml) equals 236.6 milliliter.

Measurement Tip

Measure olive oil in a liquid measuring cup (the kind with a spout) placed on a flat surface. Read the measurement at eye level, looking at the bottom of the meniscus (the curved surface of the liquid). For sticky liquids like honey, lightly coat the measuring cup with oil first to help it slide out easily.

About Our Data

The density value of 0.91 g/ml for olive oil is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 171413). This measurement was taken with olive oil poured into the measuring cup.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 171413)

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