5 Milliliters to Cups

5 mL ≈ 0.021134 cup

Calculation: cup = 5 mL × 0.00422675 ≈ 0.021134 cup

Milliliter to Cup Converter

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How much is 5 mL?

5.0 mL (0.17 fl oz) is about one metric teaspoon, a standard small medicine dose.

What does 5 mL look like?

Illustration of a medicine dropper (teaspoon volume)
5.0 mL (0.17 fl oz) is about one metric teaspoon, a standard small medicine dose.

5 mL on the cup scale

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5 mL = 0.0211 cup

Did you know? One teaspoon is 5 mL.

The metric teaspoon is exactly 5 mL. The US customary teaspoon is 4.93 mL — close enough for cooking.

How to Convert Milliliter to Cup

1 milliliter = 0.00422675 cups

Cup = Milliliter × 0.00422675

Example: 5 mL × 0.00422675 = 0.021134 cup

Reverse Conversion

To convert cups back to milliliters:

  • Remember, 1 cup equals 236.588 milliliters.
  • To convert 0.021134 cup to mL, multiply 0.021134 x 236.588, resulting in 5 mL.

5 mL is also equal to:

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 5 milliliters in cups?

5 milliliters equals 0.021134 cups. This is calculated by multiplying 5 by the conversion factor 0.00422675.

What does 5 milliliters look like in cups?

5 milliliters (0.021134 cups) is a tablespoon or a standard medicine dose.

How do you calculate 5 milliliters to cups?

Multiply 5 by the conversion factor 0.00422675. The calculation is 5 × 0.00422675 = 0.021134 cups. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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For general conversions between milliliters and cups, see the milliliters to cups converter.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 L (exact, US customary). Last reviewed: March 2026
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