Convert cup (metric) to cup (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to cup (UK) [cup (UK)], or Convert cup (UK) to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Cup (Uk)
1 cup (metric) = 0.87987707061471 cup (UK)
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to cup (UK):
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 0.87987707061471 cup (UK) = 13.1981560592207 cup (UK)
Cup (Metric) to Cup (Uk) Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.