Cup [cup] to Cubic foot [ft3] Converter
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How to Convert Cup to Cubic footCubic foot
1 cup = 0.008355039028476062 ft3
1 ft3 = 119.68825 cup
Example: convert 34 cup to ft3:
34 cup = 34 x 0.008355039028476062 = 0.2840713269681861 ft3
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.
Cubic foot
Definition: A cubic foot (symbol: ft3) is a unit of volume in the Imperial and United States customary systems. It is the volume of a cube with sides one foot (0.3048 meters) in length.
History/origin: The cubic foot is derived from the foot, a unit of length that has been used for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, with various cultures using different foot lengths. The standardization of the foot, and consequently the cubic foot, occurred over time as measurement systems evolved.
Current use: Cubic feet are commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for measuring volumes of various materials, particularly in construction, shipping, and heating/cooling calculations. It is often used for quantifying the volume of spaces, such as rooms or storage containers, and for measuring the amount of gas or liquid being transported.
Cup to Cubic foot Conversion Table
Cup [cup] | Cubic foot [ft3] |
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0.01 cup | 0.00008355039028476062 ft3 |
0.1 cup | 0.0008355039028476063 ft3 |
1 cup | 0.008355039028476062 ft3 |
10 cup | 0.08355039028476062 ft3 |
50 cup | 0.4177519514238031 ft3 |
100 cup | 0.8355039028476062 ft3 |
1000 cup | 8.355039028476062 ft3 |
10000 cup | 83.55039028476062 ft3 |
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