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liter (L) → cup (cup)

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L=cup
0.01=0.042268
0.1=0.422676
1=4.226757
2=8.453514
3=12.680271
5=21.133785
10=42.267571
20=84.535141
50=211.337853
100=422.675706
1000=4,226.7571

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Brief explanation: liter to cup

Liter is the base volume unit in the metric system. US gallon = 3.78 L. Cup = 236 ml. Tablespoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml. Volume measures how much space a substance occupies. The metric system (L, mL) is used worldwide. US customary units (gal, cup, tbsp, tsp) are common in American recipes. When converting, use the exact factors for accuracy—especially in cooking and chemistry.

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  • 1 liter=4.2268 cup
  • 5 liter=21.1338 cup
  • 10 liter=42.2676 cup

About the Units

liter (L)

Definition: A liter (L) is a unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. One liter of water has a mass of approximately one kilogram at 4°C. It is the standard metric unit for liquid volume.
History: The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as the volume of a cube with 10 cm sides. It was originally called the cadet. The liter is now defined as exactly one cubic decimeter.
Current use: Liters are used for beverages, fuel, and liquid volumes worldwide. Car engine displacement, beverage bottles, and fuel efficiency (e.g., L/100 km) use liters. The US uses gallons for fuel.

cup (cup)

Definition: A cup is a unit of volume used in cooking. In the US, one cup equals 236.588 mL (approximately 8 fluid ounces). Metric cups are 250 mL. Recipes commonly specify ingredients in cups.
History: The cup as a cooking measure became standard in American recipes. It provided a convenient middle ground between tablespoons and quarts. Different countries define cups slightly differently.
Current use: Cups are used in US and some Commonwealth recipes. Baking and cooking measurements often use cups. Many countries use grams or milliliters for recipe precision.

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