Convert cup (metric) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Megaliter
1 cup (metric) = 2.5e-07 ML
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to ML:
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 2.5e-07 ML = 3.75e-06 ML
Cup (Metric) to Megaliter 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.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.