The centilitre, a lesser-known unit, is often overshadowed by its more popular counterparts, the litre and millilitre. Primarily used in European countries, a centilitre (cL) is equal to 10 millilitres or one-hundredth of a litre. It’s a convenient measure for small volumes, especially in the context of beverages. For example, if you order a glass of wine in France or Switzerland, it’s common for the serving size to be expressed in centilitres, like 12.5 cL, which allows for precise portion control and is distinct from the typically larger measurements used elsewhere. This unit provides an ideal balance between too fine a granularity and too coarse a measurement, making it popular in the culinary world.
The “kaffekopp” is a traditional Swedish unit of measurement often used in recipes and day-to-day life for measuring volume, particularly liquids like coffee. Equivalent to approximately 1.5 deciliters or about 5 fluid ounces, it offers a convenient, practical standard for home cooks who may not have an exact measuring cup on hand. Interestingly, this unit reflects the cultural importance of coffee in Swedish society, where “fika,” a coffee break combined with pastries, is a cherished daily ritual, fostering community and relaxation.
Unlike more rigidly defined units, the kaffekopp showcases the adaptability of cultural measurements to meet the needs of everyday life. Its use underscores a fascinating intersection between language, culture, and the ordinary routines that shape our lives.
| Centilitres | Kaffekoppar |
|---|---|
0
cl
|
0
kkp
|
1
cl
|
0.0666667
kkp
|
2
cl
|
0.133333
kkp
|
3
cl
|
0.2
kkp
|
4
cl
|
0.266667
kkp
|
5
cl
|
0.333333
kkp
|
6
cl
|
0.4
kkp
|
7
cl
|
0.466667
kkp
|
8
cl
|
0.533333
kkp
|
9
cl
|
0.6
kkp
|
10
cl
|
0.666667
kkp
|
11
cl
|
0.733333
kkp
|
12
cl
|
0.8
kkp
|
13
cl
|
0.866667
kkp
|
14
cl
|
0.933333
kkp
|
15
cl
|
1
kkp
|
16
cl
|
1.06667
kkp
|
17
cl
|
1.13333
kkp
|
18
cl
|
1.2
kkp
|
19
cl
|
1.26667
kkp
|
20
cl
|
1.33333
kkp
|
21
cl
|
1.4
kkp
|
22
cl
|
1.46667
kkp
|
23
cl
|
1.53333
kkp
|
24
cl
|
1.6
kkp
|
25
cl
|
1.66667
kkp
|
26
cl
|
1.73333
kkp
|
27
cl
|
1.8
kkp
|
28
cl
|
1.86667
kkp
|
29
cl
|
1.93333
kkp
|
30
cl
|
2
kkp
|
31
cl
|
2.06667
kkp
|
32
cl
|
2.13333
kkp
|
33
cl
|
2.2
kkp
|
34
cl
|
2.26667
kkp
|
35
cl
|
2.33333
kkp
|
36
cl
|
2.4
kkp
|
37
cl
|
2.46667
kkp
|
38
cl
|
2.53333
kkp
|
39
cl
|
2.6
kkp
|
40
cl
|
2.66667
kkp
|
41
cl
|
2.73333
kkp
|
42
cl
|
2.8
kkp
|
43
cl
|
2.86667
kkp
|
44
cl
|
2.93333
kkp
|
45
cl
|
3
kkp
|
46
cl
|
3.06667
kkp
|
47
cl
|
3.13333
kkp
|
48
cl
|
3.2
kkp
|
49
cl
|
3.26667
kkp
|
50
cl
|
3.33333
kkp
|
51
cl
|
3.4
kkp
|
52
cl
|
3.46667
kkp
|
53
cl
|
3.53333
kkp
|
54
cl
|
3.6
kkp
|
55
cl
|
3.66667
kkp
|
56
cl
|
3.73333
kkp
|
57
cl
|
3.8
kkp
|
58
cl
|
3.86667
kkp
|
59
cl
|
3.93333
kkp
|
60
cl
|
4
kkp
|
61
cl
|
4.06667
kkp
|
62
cl
|
4.13333
kkp
|
63
cl
|
4.2
kkp
|
64
cl
|
4.26667
kkp
|
65
cl
|
4.33333
kkp
|
66
cl
|
4.4
kkp
|
67
cl
|
4.46667
kkp
|
68
cl
|
4.53333
kkp
|
69
cl
|
4.6
kkp
|
70
cl
|
4.66667
kkp
|
71
cl
|
4.73333
kkp
|
72
cl
|
4.8
kkp
|
73
cl
|
4.86667
kkp
|
74
cl
|
4.93333
kkp
|
75
cl
|
5
kkp
|
76
cl
|
5.06667
kkp
|
77
cl
|
5.13333
kkp
|
78
cl
|
5.2
kkp
|
79
cl
|
5.26667
kkp
|
80
cl
|
5.33333
kkp
|
81
cl
|
5.4
kkp
|
82
cl
|
5.46667
kkp
|
83
cl
|
5.53333
kkp
|
84
cl
|
5.6
kkp
|
85
cl
|
5.66667
kkp
|
86
cl
|
5.73333
kkp
|
87
cl
|
5.8
kkp
|
88
cl
|
5.86667
kkp
|
89
cl
|
5.93333
kkp
|
90
cl
|
6
kkp
|
91
cl
|
6.06667
kkp
|
92
cl
|
6.13333
kkp
|
93
cl
|
6.2
kkp
|
94
cl
|
6.26667
kkp
|
95
cl
|
6.33333
kkp
|
96
cl
|
6.4
kkp
|
97
cl
|
6.46667
kkp
|
98
cl
|
6.53333
kkp
|
99
cl
|
6.6
kkp
|
100
cl
|
6.66667
kkp
|
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