Convert cup (metric) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Cubic Centimeter
1 cup (metric) = 250 cm^3
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to cm^3:
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 250 cm^3 = 3750 cm^3
Cup (Metric) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).