Convert cup (metric) to cubic kilometer
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to cubic kilometer [km^3], or Convert cubic kilometer to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Cubic Kilometer
1 cup (metric) = 2.5e-13 km^3
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to km^3:
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 2.5e-13 km^3 = 3.75e-12 km^3
Cup (Metric) to Cubic Kilometer 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.
Cubic Kilometer
A cubic kilometer (km^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges of one kilometer in length.
History/Origin
The cubic kilometer has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure large volumes, especially in geology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, as a convenient unit for expressing vast quantities of water, earth, or other materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic kilometer is primarily used in fields such as hydrology to quantify large-scale water volumes, like reservoirs and aquifers, and in geology and environmental science to measure large volumes of earth or other substances.