Double Cream Cups to Millilitres Converter
Instantly convert cups of double cream to metric millilitres (ml). Accurate and free volume calculator for UK and US recipes, baking, and cooking.
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Enter the number of cups of double cream below to get an instant, precise conversion to millilitres (ml), tailored to your recipe’s measurement standard.
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UK recipes typically use the 250ml metric cup standard.
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Common Cups to Millilitres Conversions
Standard conversions for quick lookup when following baking or cooking recipes for double cream and other liquids.
| Cups | UK Metric (ml) | US Customary (ml) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 31 ml | 30 ml | Small flavouring additions |
| 1/4 cup | 63 ml | 59 ml | Enriching sauces or soups |
| 1/2 cup | 125 ml | 118 ml | Whipping for small desserts |
| 1 cup | 250 ml | 237 ml | Standard recipe requirement |
| 2 cups | 500 ml | 473 ml | Large batches, ganache, or pouring |
| 4 cups | 1,000 ml (1L) | 946 ml | Catering or large-scale baking |
Cream Conversion FAQ
Everything you need to know about converting cups to millilitres for double cream and other culinary liquids.
In the UK, a standard metric cup is exactly 250 millilitres (ml). In the US, a customary cup is approximately 236.59 ml. The type of liquid (like double cream) does not change the volume conversion, only its weight.
No. While 1 cup of water weighs approximately 236–250 grams, double cream is slightly less dense due to its high fat content (around 48% fat). One UK cup (250ml) of double cream weighs roughly 245 grams.
A UK metric cup is exactly 250 ml. A US customary cup is 236.59 ml. When following international recipes, it is important to know which standard the recipe author used to ensure accurate measurements and successful results.
If you don’t have a measuring cup, you can use a digital kitchen scale. Since 1 ml of double cream weighs approximately 0.98 grams, you can multiply your required millilitres by 0.98 to get the weight in grams, and weigh it directly in a bowl.