Convert cup (metric) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Cubic Decimeter
1 cup (metric) = 0.25 dm^3
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to dm^3:
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 0.25 dm^3 = 3.75 dm^3
Cup (Metric) to Cubic Decimeter 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 Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.