Convert Buttermilk from Millilitres to Cup

How many cups is 250 millilitres of buttermilk?

250 millilitres of buttermilk (cultured buttermilk) is 1 cup. 125 millilitres of buttermilk is 0.5 cups. 375 millilitres of buttermilk is 1.5 cups. 500 millilitres of buttermilk is 2 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Buttermilk is a tangy, slightly acidic dairy liquid used in pancakes, cakes, quick breads, and marinades. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs 255 g (8.99 oz). Despite its name, it contains very little butter: modern buttermilk is made by culturing low-fat milk with bacterial cultures.

Recipes often call for buttermilk by volume, but measuring by weight gives more consistent results, especially when scaling. This page converts buttermilk between grams, cups, millilitres, fluid ounces, and more.

Also known as

  • cultured buttermilk
  • sour milk

Buttermilk Calculator

Out of buttermilk? Calculate the exact milk plus lemon juice or white vinegar to mix as a substitute.

Buttermilk Substitute Calculator

Milk is thinner and less acidic than buttermilk. To substitute, stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into 1 cup of milk, then let it sit for a few minutes until it curdles slightly. See our Milk converter.

Lemon juice stirred into regular milk makes a quick buttermilk substitute. Use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per 1 cup of milk, stir, and let it curdle for a few minutes before using. See our Lemon Juice converter.

Plain yoghurt is thicker than buttermilk but shares the tang and acidity. To use yoghurt in place of buttermilk, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk into 1 cup of yoghurt to match the pourable texture. See our Plain Yoghurt converter.

Sour cream is thick and spoonable, while buttermilk is thin and pourable. To use sour cream in place of buttermilk, thin it with milk in a 3:1 ratio until pourable; the tang and acidity stay close. See our Sour Cream converter.

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No measuring jug? The tool below gives a good estimate, and a glass measuring jug makes liquids easier to read.

Buttermilk Measurement Converter

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Common Buttermilk Conversions

Here are the most common buttermilk conversions from millilitres to cups.

MillilitresCups
50 ml0.2 cups
100 ml0.4 cups
150 ml0.6 cups
200 ml0.8 cups
250 ml1 cup
300 ml1.2 cups
400 ml1.6 cups
500 ml2 cups

Buttermilk Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting buttermilk from Millilitres to Cup and other measurements.

mlcupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptspfl oz
50 ml0.2 cup51 g1.8 oz0.21 cup (US)3.33 tbsp10 tsp1.69 fl oz
100 ml0.4 cup102 g3.6 oz0.42 cup (US)6.67 tbsp20 tsp3.38 fl oz
150 ml0.6 cup153 g5.39 oz0.63 cup (US)10 tbsp30 tsp5.07 fl oz
200 ml0.8 cup204 g7.19 oz0.83 cup (US)13.33 tbsp40 tsp6.76 fl oz
250 ml1 cup255 g8.99 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp8.45 fl oz
300 ml1.2 cup306 g10.79 oz1.25 cup (US)20 tbsp60 tsp10.14 fl oz
400 ml1.6 cup408 g14.38 oz1.67 cup (US)26.67 tbsp80 tsp13.53 fl oz
500 ml2 cup510 g17.98 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp16.91 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 250 millilitres of buttermilk?
250 millilitres of buttermilk is 1 cup. The ratio is fixed, so 500 millilitres of buttermilk is 2 cups and 125 millilitres is 0.5 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the buttermilk converter
How many cups is 375 millilitres of buttermilk?
375 millilitres of buttermilk is 1.5 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 250 millilitres of buttermilk is 1 cup and 500 millilitres is 2 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many cups is 500 millilitres of buttermilk?
500 millilitres of buttermilk is 2 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 250 millilitres of buttermilk is 1 cup, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many millilitres of buttermilk is 1 cup?
1 cup of buttermilk is 250 millilitres. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and millilitres without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists millilitres but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 250 millilitres of cultured buttermilk?
Cultured buttermilk is another name for buttermilk, so 250 millilitres of cultured buttermilk is 1 cup, exactly the same as buttermilk. The figure does not change with the name: 500 millilitres is 2 cups and 125 millilitres is 0.5 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are buttermilk and cultured buttermilk the same thing?
Yes. Cultured buttermilk is another name for buttermilk, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 250 millilitres of buttermilk is 1 cup under either name, and 500 millilitres is 2 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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