Convert cup (UK) to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Cup (Us)
1 cup (UK) = 1.20094981729797 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to cup (US):
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 1.20094981729797 cup (US) = 18.0142472594696 cup (US)
Cup (Uk) to Cup (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
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.