Convert gill (US) to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Cup (Us)
1 gi = 0.499999997886624 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 gi to cup (US):
15 gi = 15 × 0.499999997886624 cup (US) = 7.49999996829935 cup (US)
Gill (Us) to Cup (Us) Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.