What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumes between the US customary cup and the US gill, units commonly used in cooking, bartending, and historical measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in US cups.
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Select the input unit as cup (US).
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Choose the output unit as gill (US) [gi].
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Click convert to see the equivalent volume in gills.
Key Features
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Converts volume from US cups to US gills accurately according to customary unit standards.
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Supports interpretation of traditional recipes and beverage measurements.
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Browser-based and easy to use without the need for additional software.
Examples
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3 Cups (US) equals 6 Gill (US) [gi].
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0.5 Cup (US) converts to 1 Gill (US) [gi].
Common Use Cases
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Measuring liquid and dry ingredients in US-based recipes.
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Converting historical or traditional cocktail and brewing recipes.
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Translating old measurements found in archival and restoration work.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm whether the recipe uses the customary cup or the 'legal' 240 mL cup variant.
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Use this converter primarily for US customary units to avoid errors.
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Be aware of the historical context when interpreting gill measures.
Limitations
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The US gill is a mostly historical and non-SI unit, rarely used today.
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Slight variations like the 'legal' cup measurement can affect conversion accuracy.
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This tool only applies to US customary volume units, not UK or metric equivalents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the volume of one US cup in milliliters?
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One US customary cup equals exactly 236.5882365 milliliters.
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How many gills are in one US cup?
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One US cup is equal to two US gills.
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Is the US gill commonly used today?
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The US gill is largely a historical unit and is seldom used in modern measurement practices.
Key Terminology
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Cup (US)
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A US customary volume unit equal to 8 US fluid ounces or exactly 236.5882365 mL, commonly used in cooking.
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Gill (US) [gi]
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A US customary liquid volume unit corresponding to one quarter of a US pint or 4 fluid ounces, mainly historical.
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Legal Cup
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A variant of the US cup used in nutrition labeling, defined as 240 milliliters.