Convert Milliliter to US Cup
Milliliter
Definition: A milliliter (symbol: mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter (1 cm³).
History/Origin: Adopted as part of the metric system to measure small liquid quantities with high precision.
Current Use: Commonly used in medicine, cooking, laboratory work, and packaging of small liquid volumes.
US Cup
Definition: A U.S. cup (symbol: cup) is a customary unit of volume equal to 8 U.S. fluid ounces or approximately 236.6 milliliters.
History/Origin: Derived from traditional kitchen and cooking measures; formalized in the U.S. for standard recipes in the 20th century.
Current Use: Used mainly in the United States in cooking and baking for measuring liquid and dry ingredients.