Convert cup (metric) to decistere
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to decistere [ds], or Convert decistere to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Decistere
1 cup (metric) = 0.0025 ds
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to ds:
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 0.0025 ds = 0.0375 ds
Cup (Metric) to Decistere 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.
Decistere
Decistere (ds) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-tenth of a litre, used primarily in some European countries for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The decistere originated in the metric system as a subunit of the litre, introduced to facilitate smaller volume measurements. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the litre and millilitre units.
Current Use
Today, the decistere is rarely used in everyday measurements but may still appear in historical contexts or specific regional applications within certain European countries.