Cups to Deciliters Converter
Convert US cups to deciliters (dL) accurately. Essential for converting American recipes to metric measurements and international cooking.
Cups to Deciliters Conversion Guide
Conversion Formula
Deciliters = US Cups × 2.36588
To convert US cups to deciliters, multiply the cup value by 2.36588.
Common Conversions
- ¼ cup ≈ 0.59 dL
- ½ cup ≈ 1.18 dL
- 1 cup ≈ 2.37 dL
- 2 cups ≈ 4.73 dL
- 4 cups ≈ 9.46 dL
Different Cup Measurements
US Cup (Standard)
1 cup = 2.366 dL
Used in American recipes and cookbooks. Equal to 236.588 mL.
UK Imperial Cup
1 cup = 2.841 dL
Used in British recipes. Equal to 284.131 mL.
Metric Cup
1 cup = 2.5 dL
Used in Australia and New Zealand. Equal to 250 mL.
Recipe Conversion Applications
American to European
Convert US recipes to metric measurements for European kitchens and cooking.
Professional Kitchens
Restaurant chefs often need to convert between imperial and metric measurements.
International Cookbooks
Follow recipes from different countries by converting cup measurements to deciliters.
Baking Precision
Achieve consistent baking results by using precise metric measurements.
Kitchen Measurement Examples
Conversion Tips
Measuring Accuracy
Use proper measuring cups and level ingredients for accurate conversions.
Liquid vs Dry
Use liquid measuring cups for liquids and dry measuring cups for dry ingredients.
Recipe Scaling
When scaling recipes, convert all measurements to the same system for consistency.
Baking Precision
For baking, precise measurements are crucial - consider using a kitchen scale for best results.
International Cooking
Always check which cup measurement system a recipe uses before converting.
Rounding Guidelines
For most cooking, rounding to the nearest 0.1 dL is sufficient for good results.