Cup (unit)
Cup (unit)
The Cup is a unit of measurement for volume, commonly used in cooking and baking. It is primarily used in the United States, but is also recognized in other countries, though the exact size can vary.
Pronunciation
In English, it is pronounced as /kʌp/.
Etymology
The term "cup" comes from the Old English "cuppe", which was derived from the Late Latin "cuppa", meaning "a cup or drinking vessel".
Definition
In the United States, a cup is defined as 8 fluid ounces, or approximately 237 milliliters. In the United Kingdom, a cup is typically considered to be 250 milliliters, while in Canada, it is 227 milliliters.
Related Terms
- Fluid ounce: A unit of volume typically used for measuring liquids and is different in the US and UK measurements.
- Milliliter: A metric unit of volume that is one thousandth of a liter.
- Liter: A metric unit of volume, commonly used in many countries around the world.
- Pint: A unit of volume or capacity in both the imperial and United States customary measurement systems.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cup (unit)
- Wikipedia's article - Cup (unit)
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