US UK Cup Converter

Convert between US cups and UK imperial cups instantly with a bidirectional cooking measurement converter.

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How This Tool Works

The US UK Cup Converter changes recipe volumes between US customary cups and UK imperial cups. Enter the amount in the first field and the result updates immediately using 1 US cup = 0.832674 UK cup.

Use the swap control to convert UK cups back to US cups. For example, 2 US cups equals 1.66535 UK cups, while 2 UK cups equals about 2.4019 US cups.

  • Input: US cups or UK cups.
  • Conversion factor: 1 US cup = 0.832674 UK cup.
  • Output: Equivalent cup amount in the opposite system.

Why This Matters in the Kitchen

US and UK cup measures are not the same volume. A US cup is about 236.6 mL, while a UK imperial cup is about 284.1 mL, so copying a cup amount directly can change hydration, batter thickness, or sauce consistency.

This is especially important when adapting recipes between American and British sources, where the word "cup" can look identical but refer to different amounts.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Do not treat all cups as identical: US, UK imperial, and metric cups use different volumes.
  • Keep volume separate from weight: this tool converts cup volume, not grams or ounces by ingredient.
  • Check the recipe origin: British, American, and metric recipes may use different assumptions for the same label.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the US UK Cup Converter

US cup = 236ml. UK cup = 284ml (20% larger). Metric cup = 250ml.
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Sources & References

Food measurement and nutrition data

Authoritative food composition and measurement data underlying cooking and ingredient conversions.