What is the US customary cup in milliliters?

The US customary cup is exactly 236.5882365 milliliters.

What is a microliter used for?

A microliter is used to measure very small liquid volumes in laboratory, medical, and engineering contexts.

Why might the conversion between cup (US) and microliter need caution?

Different definitions of the US cup, especially in nutrition labeling, and pipetting accuracy can affect precise conversions.

How to Convert from Cup (US) to Microliter [µL]

Convert volume measurements from US customary cups to microliters with ease. Understand the units and apply accurate conversions for cooking and scientific purposes.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms volume values from US customary cups, a common culinary unit, to microliters, which measure very small liquid quantities in scientific and medical fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume amount in US cups that you want to convert.
Select the source unit as cup (US) and the target unit as microliter [µL].
Click the convert button to get the volume measurement in microliters.
Use the results for culinary conversions or precise scientific applications.

Key Features

Converts volume from US cups to microliters quickly and accurately.
Supports measurements useful in cooking, baking, laboratory, and clinical settings.
Provides clear examples to illustrate precise conversion values.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

2 cups (US) converts to 473176.473 microliters.
0.5 cup (US) converts to 118294.11825 microliters.

Common Use Cases

Measuring liquid and dry ingredients in US recipes like milk, flour, and sugar.
Translating cooking volume measures into precise small volumes for lab research.
Dosing small liquid volumes in pharmaceutical and diagnostic test preparations.
Conducting molecular biology assays requiring exact pipetting of tiny volumes.

Tips & Best Practices

Be aware that US nutritional labeling may use a slightly different cup size (240 mL).
Use precise measurement tools when working with microliter volumes in labs.
Apply this converter to bridge culinary measurements and scientific requirements.
Double-check unit selections before converting to ensure accuracy.

Limitations

The US cup unit varies slightly in food labeling, potentially affecting extreme precision.
Lab measurements may differ due to pipetting accuracy and equipment constraints.
Direct conversions assume standard conditions that may vary in real-world use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the US customary cup in milliliters?: The US customary cup is exactly 236.5882365 milliliters.
What is a microliter used for?: A microliter is used to measure very small liquid volumes in laboratory, medical, and engineering contexts.
Why might the conversion between cup (US) and microliter need caution?: Different definitions of the US cup, especially in nutrition labeling, and pipetting accuracy can affect precise conversions.

Key Terminology

Cup (US): A unit of volume equal to 8 US fluid ounces or exactly 236.5882365 milliliters, used mainly for cooking.
Microliter [µL]: A volume unit equal to one millionth of a litre, commonly used for very small quantities in scientific and medical contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one US customary cup equal in milliliters?

240 mL

236.5882365 mL

250 mL

Which unit is suitable for measuring very small liquid volumes in labs?

Cup (US)

Microliter [µL]

Liter

What is an important consideration when converting cups to microliters?

Pipetting accuracy and variant cup definitions

Only cooking recipe variations

Temperature of the liquid

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