Convert gill (UK) to cup (UK)
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to cup (UK) [cup (UK)], or Convert cup (UK) to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Cup (Uk)
1 gi (UK) = 0.500000045753608 cup (UK)
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to cup (UK):
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 0.500000045753608 cup (UK) = 7.50000068630411 cup (UK)
Gill (Uk) to Cup (Uk) Conversion Table
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Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.
Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.