Cup [cup] to Decilitre [dl] Converter

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How to Convert Cup to DecilitreDecilitre

1 cup = 2.365882372125699 dl
1 dl = 0.4226752825 cup

Example: convert 33 cup to dl:
33 cup = 33 x 2.365882372125699 = 78.07411828014807 dl

Cup

Definition: A cup is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, primarily in the United States. Its volume varies slightly depending on the context.

History/origin: The cup's origin likely lies in the volume of drinking cups used in households. Its standardization has varied over time, leading to some ambiguity in its precise definition.

Current use: The cup is a very common unit in US recipes. It's often used for measuring dry ingredients like flour and sugar, as well as liquids.

Decilitre

Definition: A decilitre (symbol: dL) is a unit of volume equal to one tenth of a litre. It is a decimal submultiple of the litre, the standard unit of volume in the metric system.

History/origin: The decilitre originates from the metric system, which was established in France in the late 18th century. The prefix 'deci-' indicates one tenth, signifying its fraction relative to the litre.

Current use: Decilitres are frequently employed in European countries in cooking recipes. Also, they're sometimes used in medical contexts for measuring fluids, especially blood, and in scientific experiments when volume is a critical parameter.

Cup to Decilitre Conversion Table

Cup [cup]Decilitre [dl]
0.01 cup0.02365882372125699 dl
0.1 cup0.23658823721256994 dl
1 cup2.365882372125699 dl
10 cup23.65882372125699 dl
50 cup118.29411860628494 dl
100 cup236.58823721256988 dl
1000 cup2365.882372125699 dl
10000 cup23658.823721256987 dl

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