Cup (US)

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The cup is the fundamental unit for American cooking recipes. Unlike the metric equivalent (250 mL), the US cup is standardized at exactly 236.588 mL, making precise conversions important for recipe success.

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Cup (US)

The cup is the fundamental unit for American cooking recipes. Unlike the metric equivalent (250 mL), the US cup is standardized at exactly 236.588 mL, making precise conversions important for recipe success.

Characteristics

  • Culinary measurement
  • 1 cup (US) = 236.588 mL
  • 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
  • 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
  • Standard in: American recipes, baking, cooking instructions

Conversions

  • 1 cup = 236.588 mL
  • 1 cup = 0.236588 L
  • 1 cup = 8 fl oz
  • 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
  • 1 cup = 48 teaspoons
  • 4 cups = 1 quart
  • 16 cups = 1 gallon (US)

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