Convert cup (US) to centiliter
Please provide values below to convert cup (US) [cup (US)] to centiliter [cL], or Convert centiliter to cup (US).
How to Convert Cup (Us) to Centiliter
1 cup (US) = 23.6588237 cL
Example: convert 15 cup (US) to cL:
15 cup (US) = 15 × 23.6588237 cL = 354.8823555 cL
Cup (Us) to Centiliter Conversion Table
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Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.
Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.