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About these units
Liter (L, l)
The liter is one of the most widely used units of volume worldwide, defined as the volume of a cube measuring 10 centimeters on each side, making 1 L = 1,000 cubic centimeters = 1 cubic decimeter. Despite not being an SI base unit, it is fully accepted for use with the SI system due to its universal practicality. The liter occupies a sweet spot: large enough to measure beverages, fuel, and household liquids, yet small enough for precise laboratory use. Its intuitive scale simplifies everyday tasks—recipes, medical dosages, aquarium capacities, and fuel economy are all naturally expressed in liters. In science, the liter's alignment with the metric system makes it indispensable for expressing fluid volumes, solution concentrations (L in mol/L), and gas quantities under standard conditions. Industrial systems use liters for chemical processing, water treatment, and food production, making it a cornerstone of modern volume measurement.
Cup (Metric) (cup)
A metric cup is defined as 250 mL, differing from both the US cup (236.588 mL) and the UK cup (284 mL). Used extensively in Australia, New Zealand, Canada (informally), and some European cooking contexts, the metric cup provides a clean, simple unit that aligns perfectly with decimal scaling. Its adoption reduces confusion in international recipe exchange and demonstrates the value of standardization for global culinary communication.