2 Cups in mL: How Many Milliliters in 2 Cups?
2 US Customary Cups equals 473.18 mL (1 pint, 16 fl oz). 2 Metric Cups equals 500 mL (half liter). Complete conversion matrix.
Primary answer2 US Cups = 473.18 mL
Secondary16 Fluid Ounces • 1 US Pint • 32 Tablespoons • 0.5 Quart
Metric473.18 mL (US) vs 500.00 mL (2 Metric Cups / Half Liter)
mL = Cups × 236.588 = 2 × 236.588 = 473.18 mL
Quick conversion matrix
| Measurement | Equivalent A | Equivalent B | Equivalent C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 US Customary Cups | 473.18 mL | 16.00 fl oz (1 Pint) | 0.50 Quart |
| 2 Commonwealth Metric Cups | 500.00 mL (0.5 L) | 16.91 fl oz | Half Liter |
| 4 US Customary Cups | 946.35 mL | 32.00 fl oz (1 Quart) | 1.00 Quart |
Chef & measurement rules
01
2 US cups is 473.18 mL (1 US pint).
02
In Europe and Commonwealth countries, 2 metric cups is exactly 500 mL (half a liter).
03
Standard 500 mL liquid bottles are slightly larger than 2 US cups (500 mL = 2.11 US cups).
Converting 2 Cups to Milliliters
2 US Customary Cups equals 473.18 milliliters. This is exactly 1 liquid pint or 16 fluid ounces.
If you are following a European or Australian recipe that calls for 500 mL (half a liter), that translates to approximately 2.11 US cups (or 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mL is 2 US cups?
2 US Customary Cups is 473.18 mL (1 liquid pint).
Is 500 mL equal to 2 cups?
500 mL equals exactly 2 Metric Cups, or 2.11 US Customary Cups (2 cups + 2 tbsp).