Convert cup (UK) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Megaliter
1 cup (UK) = 2.841306e-07 ML
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to ML:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 2.841306e-07 ML = 4.261959e-06 ML
Cup (Uk) to Megaliter 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.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.