What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert volumes from the metric cup unit to milliliters (mL), enabling precise measurement for cooking, nutrition labeling, laboratory work, and medical dosing.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cup (metric)
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Select cup (metric) as the input unit
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Choose milliliter [mL] as the output unit
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Click convert to obtain the volume in milliliters
Key Features
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Converts volume from cup (metric) to milliliter accurately using a fixed conversion rate
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Supports fractional values for precise measurement
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Ideal for culinary, nutritional, laboratory, and healthcare contexts
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Provides quick, browser-based access without installation
Examples
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2 Cups (metric) converts to 500 mL
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0.5 Cup (metric) converts to 125 mL
Common Use Cases
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Measuring ingredient volumes accurately in metric recipes
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Specifying serving sizes on food packaging and dietary guidelines
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Measuring reagent volumes in laboratory assays
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Dosing liquid medications in healthcare settings
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Cooking at home with calibrated measuring cups
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you are using the metric cup standard, as cup volumes vary globally
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Use decimal values for fractional cup measurements for accuracy
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Use this conversion for consistent volume expressions in milliliters across diverse applications
Limitations
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Metric cup is not a universal standard; some countries use different cup sizes
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Milliliter equivalents may require decimal precision when converting fractional cups
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the volume of one metric cup in milliliters?
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One metric cup is exactly 250 milliliters.
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Is this conversion suitable for all types of cups?
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No, this conversion applies only to the metric cup; other cup standards like the US customary cup have different volumes.
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Where is this volume conversion commonly used?
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It is commonly used in cooking recipes, food packaging, laboratories, and healthcare dosing.
Key Terminology
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Cup (metric)
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A non-SI volume unit exactly equal to 250 milliliters, used in metric recipes and food labeling.
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Milliliter [mL]
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A metric volume unit equal to one thousandth of a liter, and exactly one cubic centimeter.