Convert cup (US) to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert cup (US) [cup (US)] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to cup (US).
How to Convert Cup (Us) to Cubic Meter
1 cup (US) = 0.000236588237 m^3
Example: convert 15 cup (US) to m^3:
15 cup (US) = 15 × 0.000236588237 m^3 = 0.003548823555 m^3
Cup (Us) to Cubic Meter 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.
Cubic Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.