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Cup (cup)
Definition
A cup is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking and serving sizes. In the US customary system, 1 cup = 236.588 milliliters (mL). In the metric system, often used in countries like Australia, 1 cup = 250 milliliters (mL).
History
The cup as a measurement has roots in both traditional cooking practices and standardized measurement systems. The US cup was defined based on the US fluid ounce, while the metric cup was introduced to simplify conversions within the metric system.
Use
Cups are widely used in recipes, portion sizes, and nutrition labeling. The US customary cup is used mainly in the United States, while the 250 mL metric cup is common in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Commonwealth.
Milliliter (mL)
Definition
A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1/1000 of a liter, or 1 cubic centimeter (cm³).
History
The milliliter originates from the metric system, established in France during the late 18th century to create a universal and decimal-based system of measurement.
Use
Milliliters are widely used worldwide in cooking, science, medicine, and everyday measurements of liquids. They provide precise, small-scale measurements that align with the metric system.