Convert Coconut Milk from Cup to Millilitres

How many millilitres is 1 cup of coconut milk?

1 cup of coconut milk (tinned coconut milk) is 250 millilitres. 2 cups of coconut milk is 500 millilitres. 1/2 cup of coconut milk is 125 millilitres. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of coconut milk is 62.5 millilitres. 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 →

Coconut milk is the creamy liquid pressed from grated coconut flesh, sold full-fat in tins or as a thinner drinking variety in cartons. One metric cup (250 ml) of full-fat tinned coconut milk weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. When a recipe calls for coconut milk in cups but the tin lists millilitres, converting by weight stops you over-pouring into curries, ice creams, and dairy-free cakes.

Tins of coconut milk hold around 400 ml, while recipes mix cups, grams, and tablespoons. Converting between the four lets you portion out half a tin without guessing.

Also known as

  • tinned coconut milk
  • full-fat coconut milk

Cow's milk is thinner and less rich than full-fat coconut milk (258 g vs 240 g per cup), with a clean dairy flavour where coconut milk brings sweetness and aroma. Swap 1:1 by volume in curries, cocoa, or pancakes for a dairy-free result; in cakes, expect a fainter coconut note in the crumb. See what 1 cup of milk is in millilitres.

Coconut cream is the thicker, fattier top layer of tinned coconut milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 240 g per cup); chilling a tin and scooping only the solid top gives a closer match to coconut cream when a recipe asks for it. See what 1 cup of coconut cream is in millilitres.

Evaporated milk is reduced cow's milk with no added sugar, while tinned full-fat coconut milk is plant-based and higher in fat (around 20%). They are close in weight (265 g vs 240 g per cup); coconut milk swaps in 1:1 for a dairy-free result, with a coconut flavour and a richer body in sauces and bakes. See what 1 cup of evaporated milk is in millilitres.

Desiccated coconut is the dried flesh that coconut milk is pressed from. Steep it in hot water and strain for a quick homemade milk, or reach for the dry form when a recipe wants coconut texture rather than liquid. See our Desiccated Coconut converter.

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250 Millilitres

Common Coconut Milk Conversions

Here are the most common coconut milk conversions from cups to millilitres.

CupsMillilitres
0.25 cups62.5 ml
0.5 cups125 ml
0.75 cups187.5 ml
1 cup250 ml
1.25 cups312.5 ml
1.5 cups375 ml
2 cups500 ml
2.5 cups625 ml
3 cups750 ml

Coconut Milk Conversion Chart

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

cupmlgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tbsptspfl oz
0.25 cup62.5 ml60 g2.12 oz0.13 lb0.06 kg0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup125 ml120 g4.24 oz0.26 lb0.12 kg0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp4.23 fl oz
1 cup250 ml240 g8.47 oz0.53 lb0.24 kg1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp8.45 fl oz
2 cup500 ml480 g16.94 oz1.06 lb0.48 kg2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp16.91 fl oz

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups to millilitres volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of coconut milk in millilitres?
1 cup of coconut milk is 250 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of coconut milk is 500 millilitres and 0.5 cups is 125 millilitres. 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 coconut milk converter
How many millilitres is 1.5 cups of coconut milk?
1.5 cups of coconut milk is 375 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of coconut milk is 250 millilitres and 2 cups is 500 millilitres. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of coconut milk in millilitres?
2 cups of coconut milk is 500 millilitres. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of coconut milk is 250 millilitres, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact millilitres reading.
How many cups of coconut milk is 250 millilitres?
250 millilitres of coconut milk is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between millilitres and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in millilitres. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are coconut milk and tinned coconut milk the same thing?
Yes. Tinned coconut milk is another name for coconut milk, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of coconut milk is 250 millilitres under either name, and 2 cups is 500 millilitres. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup coconut milk in millilitres?
1/2 cup of coconut milk is 125 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of coconut milk is 250 millilitres and 2 cups is 500 millilitres. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup coconut milk in millilitres?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of coconut milk is 62.5 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of coconut milk is 250 millilitres and 2 cups is 500 millilitres. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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