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] |
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0.01 cup | 0.02365882372125699 dl |
0.1 cup | 0.23658823721256994 dl |
1 cup | 2.365882372125699 dl |
10 cup | 23.65882372125699 dl |
50 cup | 118.29411860628494 dl |
100 cup | 236.58823721256988 dl |
1000 cup | 2365.882372125699 dl |
10000 cup | 23658.823721256987 dl |
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