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How to Convert from Cup (UK) to Cup (US)?

How to Convert from Cup (UK) to Cup (US)?

Learn how to convert volume measurements from the UK cup to the US cup accurately for cooking and baking. Understand the differences between these culinary units and convert British recipes for American use.

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Cup (UK) to Cup (US) Conversion Table

Cup (UK) Cup (US)

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Cup (UK) to Cup (US) Conversion Table
Cup (UK) Cup (US)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you transform volume measurements from the UK cup, a non-standard culinary unit, to the US customary cup, allowing precise adaptation of recipes between British and American cooking contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the measurement value in cup (UK) you wish to convert
  • Select 'cup (UK)' as the starting unit and 'cup (US)' as the target unit
  • Trigger the conversion to see the equivalent volume in the US cup
  • Use the result to adjust ingredient quantities accurately in recipes

Key Features

  • Converts volume from cup (UK) to cup (US) using a specific conversion factor
  • Supports culinary ingredient measurements including liquids and dry goods
  • Browser-based and easy to use for home cooks and professionals
  • Facilitates recipe standardization across UK and US measurement systems

Examples

  • 1 cup (UK) converts to approximately 1.20095 cup (US)
  • 2 cups (UK) converts to approximately 2.4019 cups (US)

Common Use Cases

  • Adapting British recipes for American cooking and baking needs
  • Converting informal recipe volumes for clear metric and US customary standards
  • Ensuring correct proportions in international food preparation and recipe publishing
  • Addressing measurement differences in dietary labeling and nutritional planning

Tips & Best Practices

  • Remember the UK cup is not officially standardized and may vary in some recipes
  • Use this tool primarily for culinary volume conversions, not for scientific measurements
  • Be aware US nutrition labels sometimes define a cup as 240 mL, slightly different from the customary cup
  • Verify ingredient quantities especially when precision is critical in baking results

Limitations

  • The UK cup’s exact volume can vary in older or regional recipes
  • US dietary labeling may use a 240 mL legal cup causing small discrepancies
  • This conversion is suitable for cooking volumes, not precise scientific or laboratory use

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the UK cup vary in volume?
Because the UK cup is not an official measurement unit, and older or regional recipes may imply different volumes.

What is the exact volume of a US customary cup?
It is exactly 236.5882365 milliliters, commonly used for culinary ingredient measurements.

Can I use this conversion for scientific experiments?
No, this tool is designed for cooking and baking volume conversions, not laboratory precision measurements.

Key Terminology

Cup (UK)
A culinary volume measure often treated as equivalent to 250 milliliters, used in British recipes but not standardized.
Cup (US)
A customary US volume unit equal to 8 fluid ounces or exactly 236.5882365 milliliters, used in cooking.
Legal Cup
A US nutrition labeling standard cup defined as 240 milliliters, slightly different from the customary US cup.

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