120 ml is approximately 0.5079 cups.
Converting 120 milliliters to cups involves knowing that one US customary cup equals 236.588 milliliters. To find the equivalent in cups, we divide the milliliter amount by 236.588. So, 120 ml divided by 236.588 gives roughly 0.5079 cups. This means 120 ml is just over half a cup.
Conversion Result
120 milliliters is approximately 0.5079 cups, which is a little over half a cup. This conversion helps in recipes or measurements where cups are easier to use than milliliters, especially in cooking or baking contexts where standard cup measurements are common.
Conversion Tool
Result in cups:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert milliliters to cups is: cups = milliliters / 236.588. This works because 1 US cup equals 236.588 ml, so dividing the amount in ml by this number gives the equivalent in cups. For example, 120 ml / 236.588 = approximately 0.5079 cups.
Conversion Example
- Convert 150 ml to cups:
- Start with 150 ml
- Divide 150 by 236.588
- 150 / 236.588 ≈ 0.6349 cups
- Convert 200 ml to cups:
- Start with 200 ml
- Divide 200 by 236.588
- 200 / 236.588 ≈ 0.8453 cups
- Convert 75 ml to cups:
- Start with 75 ml
- Divide 75 by 236.588
- 75 / 236.588 ≈ 0.3170 cups
- Convert 50 ml to cups:
- Start with 50 ml
- Divide 50 by 236.588
- 50 / 236.588 ≈ 0.2113 cups
Conversion Chart
| Milliliters (ml) | Cups |
|---|---|
| 95.0 | 0.4018 |
| 100.0 | 0.4227 |
| 105.0 | 0.4436 |
| 110.0 | 0.4645 |
| 115.0 | 0.4854 |
| 120.0 | 0.5079 |
| 125.0 | 0.5288 |
| 130.0 | 0.5497 |
| 135.0 | 0.5706 |
| 140.0 | 0.5924 |
| 145.0 | 0.6133 |
This chart helps you quickly see how many cups correspond to specific milliliter amounts, from 95 ml to 145 ml. You can find your number in ml and check the column for the cups measurement.
Related Conversion Questions
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- How do I measure 120 ml using standard cups?
- Is 120 ml equivalent to half a cup?
- What is the conversion of 120 ml to cups in UK measurement?
- How many cups is 120 ml in the metric system?
Conversion Definitions
ml
Milliliter (ml) is a metric unit of volume measurement equal to one-thousandth of a liter, used to measure liquids and small quantities in cooking, science, and medicine, providing precise, standardized measurement across different contexts.
cups
Cups are standardized volume units used mainly in cooking, with the US customary cup equal to 236.588 ml, used to measure liquids and bulk ingredients, making recipes easier to follow globally and across different measurement systems.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is converting 120 ml to cups?
The conversion from 120 ml to cups is precise when using the standard US measurement of 236.588 ml per cup. Dividing 120 by 236.588 yields about 0.5079 cups, which is sufficiently accurate for most cooking and baking needs.
Can I use this conversion for other types of cups?
This specific conversion applies to US customary cups. If you’re using UK or other measurement systems, the cup size differs (for example, UK cup is approximately 284 ml), so conversions would need adjustment accordingly.
Why is there a decimal in the cups measurement?
The decimal indicates fractional parts of a cup, since 120 ml is just over half of a US cup. Measuring in decimals allows for precise measurements, which is necessary in recipes requiring accuracy for taste and consistency.
Last Updated : 22 July, 2025
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