Convert cup (UK) to liter
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Liter
1 cup (UK) = 0.2841306 L, l
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to L, l:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 0.2841306 L, l = 4.261959 L, l
Cup (Uk) to Liter 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.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.