What is a Ton register [ton reg]?

A Ton register is a maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, historically used to express a ship's internal volume for gross or net register tonnage.

Is the UK cup an official measurement?

No, the UK cup is a culinary volume measurement that is not officially standardized and can vary depending on recipes or sources.

Why convert from Ton register to Cup (UK)?

Converting from Ton register to Cup (UK) helps translate large historic maritime volumes into familiar kitchen units for educational or comparative purposes.

How to Convert from Ton register [ton reg] to Cup (UK)?

Convert volumes from Ton register, a maritime unit for ship capacity, to UK Cup, a common culinary measure, using this easy online volume converter tool.

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Ton register [ton reg] to Cup (UK) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change volume measurements from Ton register (ton reg), a historic maritime unit used for ship volume, into Cup (UK), a culinary measurement commonly used in British cooking. It helps bridge maritime volume data with everyday kitchen units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in Ton register units that you wish to convert
Select 'Ton register [ton reg]' as your input unit
Select 'Cup (UK)' as your output unit
Click convert to see the result in Cups (UK)

Key Features

Converts Ton register volumes, based on 100 cubic feet, into UK Cups
Provides a straightforward way to relate ship volume measurements to cooking units
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
Supports understanding of historical register tonnage in a modern, familiar context

Examples

Convert 1 Ton register to Cups (UK) results in approximately 9966.14 Cups
Half a Ton register equals about 4983.07 Cups (UK)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical ship internal volumes in everyday culinary units
Comparing maritime registration volumes with cooking measurements for educational purposes
Estimating cargo hold space volumes using familiar kitchen units
Archival research relating industrial volume units to domestic measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion mainly for educational or comparative studies, not precise volume measurement
Be mindful that the UK cup varies slightly by source and is not an official unit
Keep in mind that Ton register is largely obsolete and replaced by newer tonnage standards
Cross-reference volumes with context to ensure appropriate application

Limitations

The UK cup is not an official standardized measurement and may have slight variations
Ton register is an outdated maritime unit largely superseded by modern tonnage measures
Conversion to culinary cups is conceptual and not intended for practical volume measurement accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Ton register [ton reg]?: A Ton register is a maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, historically used to express a ship's internal volume for gross or net register tonnage.
Is the UK cup an official measurement?: No, the UK cup is a culinary volume measurement that is not officially standardized and can vary depending on recipes or sources.
Why convert from Ton register to Cup (UK)?: Converting from Ton register to Cup (UK) helps translate large historic maritime volumes into familiar kitchen units for educational or comparative purposes.

Key Terminology

Ton register [ton reg]: A unit of volume equal to 100 cubic feet, formerly used to measure a ship's internal volume for gross or net register tonnage.
Cup (UK): A culinary volume unit used in British recipes, commonly considered to be equivalent to 250 millilitres but not officially standardized.
Gross/net register tonnage: Maritime measurements expressing a vessel’s total or cargo volume based on Ton register units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one Ton register represent?

100 cubic feet

Approximately 2.83 cubic metres

Both 100 cubic feet and about 2.83 cubic metres

What is a common use of the UK cup?

Maritime cargo measurement

Measuring ingredients in British cooking

Official scientific volume measurement

Why is Ton register considered largely obsolete?

Because it is replaced by modern tonnage conventions since 1969

Because it was never commonly used

Because it measures weight, not volume

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