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[[Image:Simple Measuring Cup.jpg|thumb|A simple measuring cup]] | [[Image:Simple Measuring Cup.jpg|thumb|A simple measuring cup]] | ||
| − | A '''cup''' is a unit of volume measurement of volume equal to 16 [[ | + | A '''cup''' is a unit of volume measurement of volume equal to 16 [[Tablespoon|tablespoons]], ½ [[Pint|pint]], ¼ [[Quart|quart]], or 8 [[Fluid Ounce|fluid ounces]]. |
| − | A US cup is about 237 [[ | + | A US cup is about 237 [[mL|mL]]. Rougher equivalents are 240 mL and 250 mL, where the latter fits nicely with a US pint of 500 mL and a pound of 500 g. |
| − | A '''metric cup''' is 250 mL in [[ | + | A '''metric cup''' is 250 mL in [[Cuisine of Australia|Australia]], [[Cuisine of Canada|Canada]], [[Cuisine of New Zealand|New Zealand]] and the [[Cuisine of the United Kingdom|UK]]. These countries previously used the imperial system, in which a cup would be 284 mL or 6/5 US cups. |
| − | A [[ | + | A [[Cuisine of Japan|Japanese]] rice cup is 180ml. A measuring cup of this size is sometimes included with rice cookers. |
| − | A '''teacup''', often seen as a unit of measurement in [[ | + | A '''teacup''', often seen as a unit of measurement in [[Cuisine of India|Indian]] recipes, is about 190 mL, or ⅔ of an imperial (UK) cup. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:51, 5 April 2012
A cup is a unit of volume measurement of volume equal to 16 tablespoons, ½ pint, ¼ quart, or 8 fluid ounces.
A US cup is about 237 mL. Rougher equivalents are 240 mL and 250 mL, where the latter fits nicely with a US pint of 500 mL and a pound of 500 g.
A metric cup is 250 mL in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. These countries previously used the imperial system, in which a cup would be 284 mL or 6/5 US cups.
A Japanese rice cup is 180ml. A measuring cup of this size is sometimes included with rice cookers.
A teacup, often seen as a unit of measurement in Indian recipes, is about 190 mL, or ⅔ of an imperial (UK) cup.
