Convert cup (UK) to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Hectoliter
1 cup (UK) = 0.002841306 hL
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to hL:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 0.002841306 hL = 0.04261959 hL
Cup (Uk) to Hectoliter 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.
Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.