What is a milliliter?

ml volume unit

Definition

A milliliter (ml) is a metric volume unit equal to one-thousandth of a liter. It is the base unit for liquid measurements.

When to Use milliliters

Milliliters provide precise liquid measurements and are standard in European recipes and scientific cooking.

1 milliliter equals

  • 0.004 cup (cup)
  • 0.07 tablespoon (tbsp)
  • 0.20 teaspoon (tsp)
  • 0.03 fluid ounce (fl oz)

How Much Does 1 milliliter Weigh?

Weight varies by ingredient density:

Ingredient Weight (g)
All-purpose flour 0.51 g
Granulated sugar 0.85 g
Brown sugar 0.93 g
Butter 0.96 g
Honey 1.4 g
Milk 1 g

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