Convert cup (US) to deciliter
Please provide values below to convert cup (US) [cup (US)] to deciliter [dL], or Convert deciliter to cup (US).
How to Convert Cup (Us) to Deciliter
1 cup (US) = 2.36588237 dL
Example: convert 15 cup (US) to dL:
15 cup (US) = 15 × 2.36588237 dL = 35.48823555 dL
Cup (Us) to Deciliter 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.
Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.