Convert cup (UK) to cc
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to cc [cc, cm^3], or Convert cc to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Cc
1 cup (UK) = 284.1306 cc, cm^3
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to cc, cm^3:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 284.1306 cc, cm^3 = 4261.959 cc, cm^3
Cup (Uk) to Cc 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.
Cc
The cubic centimeter (cc or cm^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and medical contexts as a convenient measure of small volumes, especially in fields like medicine and engineering, evolving from the metric system's adoption in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., syringe capacities), automotive engine displacements, and scientific applications, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).