Convert Cup (US customary) to Cup (Metric)

Enter a value in cup (us customary) to convert it to cup (metric). The result updates instantly and includes the formula and calculation steps.

Cup (US customary) to Cup (Metric) calculator

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Cup (US customary) to Cup (Metric) formula

Use this formula to convert cup (us customary) to cup (metric):

Cup (Metric) = Cup (US customary) * 0.946352946

Calculation

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Cup (US customary) to Cup (Metric) Conversion Table

Reference values for converting Cup (US customary) to Cup (Metric).

Cup (US customary) (c (US))Cup (Metric) (c)
0.1 c (US)0.0946352946 c
1 c (US)0.9464 c
2 c (US)1.8927 c
5 c (US)4.7318 c
10 c (US)9.4635 c
20 c (US)18.9271 c
50 c (US)47.3176 c
100 c (US)94.6353 c

Worked example

Convert 2 Cup (US customary) to Cup (Metric)

Cup (Metric) = 2 × 0.946352946 = 1.8927 Cup (Metric)

About these units

Cup (US customary)

The US customary cup is a unit of measurement used to quantify liquid volumes in cooking and baking, particularly in the United States. It is defined as 236.588 milliliters, which is slightly less than the metric cup. The US customary cup is part of the Imperial system and has been used historically in American recipes to standardize ingredient measurements. Today, it remains a fundamental measurement in US kitchens, featured in numerous recipes, cookbooks, and kitchen tools designed to provide accurate and consistent results in cooking and baking.

Cup (Metric)

The metric cup is a unit of measurement used to quantify liquid volumes, primarily in cooking and baking. It is part of the metric system and is defined as 250 milliliters. This measurement standardizes liquid volumes for consistent results in recipes. Historically, the metric cup was introduced to facilitate uniformity in cooking and baking across regions that use the metric system. Today, it is widely used in countries that adopt the metric system, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements in both home and professional kitchens.