Convert cup (UK) to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Kiloliter
1 cup (UK) = 0.0002841306 kL
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to kL:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 0.0002841306 kL = 0.004261959 kL
Cup (Uk) to Kiloliter 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.
Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.