Cup
Definition: A cup (symbol: c) is a volume unit used in cooking and baking, particularly in the United States. One cup equals approx. 8 fluid ounces or 16 tablespoons.
History/origin: The cup measurement originated from household utensils used for measuring ingredients. In the United States, the cup was standardized in the early 20th century to ensure consistency in recipes. Other countries, such as Canada and Australia, have slight variations in cup measurements, but they are generally similar.
Current use: Primarily used in the United States and some other countries for cooking, baking, and food packaging measurements.
Milliliter
Definition: A milliliter (symbol: mL) is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to approx. 1/1000 of a liter or 1 cubic centimeter (cm³).
History/origin: The milliliter was introduced as part of the metric system in 1795. It was derived from the liter, which was defined based on the volume of water. The milliliter is widely used for smaller liquid measurements.
Current use: Commonly used in medicine, cooking, and science for precise liquid measurements.
Cup to ML Conversion Table
| cup | mL |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cup | 2.3659 mL |
| 0.10 cup | 23.6588 mL |
| 1.00 cup | 236.5880 mL |
| 2.00 cup | 473.1760 mL |
| 3.00 cup | 709.7640 mL |
| 5.00 cup | 1,182.9400 mL |
| 10.00 cup | 2,365.8800 mL |
| 20.00 cup | 4,731.7600 mL |
| 50.00 cup | 11,829.4000 mL |
| 100.00 cup | 23,658.8000 mL |
| 1,000.00 cup | 236,588.0000 mL |
Common Cup to ML Conversions
| cup | mL |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cup | 422.6757 mL |
| 0.25 cup | 1.06K mL |
| 0.5 cup | 2.11K mL |
| 1 cup | 4.23K mL |
| 2 cup | 8.45K mL |
| 3 cup | 12.68K mL |
| 4 cup | 16.91K mL |
| 5 cup | 21.13K mL |
| 10 cup | 42.27K mL |
| 20 cup | 84.54K mL |
| 50 cup | 211.34K mL |
| 100 cup | 422.68K mL |