Cup (UK) to Dekaliter Converter
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How to Convert Cup (UK) to Dekaliter
To mL: multiply by 284.131. To US cups: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.284131.
1 UK cup = 10 UK fl oz = 1/2 UK pint = 284.131 mL ≈ 1.2 US cups.
For example, 1 Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) = 0.0284130625 Dekaliter (daL).
Cup (UK) to Dekaliter — Common Values
| Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) | Dekaliter (daL) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.00284130625 |
| 0.5 | 0.01420653125 |
| 1 | 0.0284130625 |
| 2 | 0.056826125 |
| 5 | 0.1420653125 |
| 10 | 0.284130625 |
| 25 | 0.7103265625 |
| 50 | 1.420653125 |
| 100 | 2.84130625 |
| 500 | 14.20653125 |
| 1000 | 28.4130625 |
About Cup (UK) (cup (UK))
Definition
The UK (imperial) cup is a unit of volume equal to 10 UK fluid ounces, or approximately 284.131 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK cup = 10 UK fl oz = 1/2 UK pint = 284.131 mL ≈ 1.2 US cups.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 284.131. To US cups: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.284131.
Practical Applications
Older British cookbooks, some Commonwealth recipes (especially pre-metric era), and traditional baking.
Interesting Facts
The UK cup is 20% larger than the US cup. A recipe calling for 1 UK cup actually requires about 1.2 US cups.
Common Mistakes
Using a US cup measure for a UK recipe — the 20% difference can ruin baked goods. Check the recipe's origin.
Educational Tips
UK kitchens rarely use cups now — most British recipes specify grams and mL. If you see 'cups' in a UK recipe, it's 284 mL.
About Dekaliter (daL)
Definition
The dekaliter is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters, sometimes used in agriculture and wholesale trade.
Mathematical Relationship
1 daL = 10 L = 10,000 mL = 0.01 m³. There are 100 daL in one cubic meter.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 10. To gallons (US): multiply by 2.64172. To cubic meters: multiply by 0.01.
Practical Applications
Grain measurement in agriculture, some wholesale liquid commodities, and European wine production quantities.
Interesting Facts
The dekaliter is one of the least commonly used SI-prefixed volume units, overshadowed by liters for small volumes and hectoliters for large ones.
Common Mistakes
Confusing 'da' (deka, 10) with 'd' (deci, 0.1). A dekaliter is 10 L, while a deciliter is 0.1 L — a 100× difference.
Educational Tips
Think of a dekaliter as a large bucket or carboy holding 10 liters. The prefix 'deka' just means ten.