Convert cup (UK) to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Gill (Us)
1 cup (UK) = 2.40189964474819 gi
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to gi:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 2.40189964474819 gi = 36.0284946712228 gi
Cup (Uk) to Gill (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.
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.