Understanding basic measurements is essential, whether you’re cooking, baking, or simply hydrating. One question that often arises is: how many cups of water equal a liter? Let’s break it down for clarity.
A Quick Answer
A liter of water is equivalent to approximately 4.22 US cups. This conversion is based on the fact that one US cup holds about 236.59 milliliters, and a liter contains 1,000 milliliters.
Why is this so?
- US Cup: 1 cup = 236.59 mL
- UK (Imperial) Cup: 1 cup = 284 mL
- Metric Cup: 1 cup = 250 mL
If you’re using a UK or metric cup, the number of cups in a liter will differ slightly:
- 1 liter = 3.52 UK cups
- 1 liter = 4 metric cups
