Convert cup (UK) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter
1 cup (UK) = 284.1306 cm^3
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to cm^3:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 284.1306 cm^3 = 4261.959 cm^3
Cup (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter 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.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).