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.
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.
| Kaffekoppar | Centilitres |
|---|---|
0
kkp
|
0
cl
|
0.5
kkp
|
7.5
cl
|
1
kkp
|
15
cl
|
1.5
kkp
|
22.5
cl
|
2
kkp
|
30
cl
|
2.5
kkp
|
37.5
cl
|
3
kkp
|
45
cl
|
3.5
kkp
|
52.5
cl
|
4
kkp
|
60
cl
|
4.5
kkp
|
67.5
cl
|
5
kkp
|
75
cl
|
5.5
kkp
|
82.5
cl
|
6
kkp
|
90
cl
|
6.5
kkp
|
97.5
cl
|
7
kkp
|
105
cl
|
7.5
kkp
|
112.5
cl
|
8
kkp
|
120
cl
|
8.5
kkp
|
127.5
cl
|
9
kkp
|
135
cl
|
9.5
kkp
|
142.5
cl
|
10
kkp
|
150
cl
|
10.5
kkp
|
157.5
cl
|
11
kkp
|
165
cl
|
11.5
kkp
|
172.5
cl
|
12
kkp
|
180
cl
|
12.5
kkp
|
187.5
cl
|
13
kkp
|
195
cl
|
13.5
kkp
|
202.5
cl
|
14
kkp
|
210
cl
|
14.5
kkp
|
217.5
cl
|
15
kkp
|
225
cl
|
15.5
kkp
|
232.5
cl
|
16
kkp
|
240
cl
|
16.5
kkp
|
247.5
cl
|
17
kkp
|
255
cl
|
17.5
kkp
|
262.5
cl
|
18
kkp
|
270
cl
|
18.5
kkp
|
277.5
cl
|
19
kkp
|
285
cl
|
19.5
kkp
|
292.5
cl
|
20
kkp
|
300
cl
|
20.5
kkp
|
307.5
cl
|
21
kkp
|
315
cl
|
21.5
kkp
|
322.5
cl
|
22
kkp
|
330
cl
|
22.5
kkp
|
337.5
cl
|
23
kkp
|
345
cl
|
23.5
kkp
|
352.5
cl
|
24
kkp
|
360
cl
|
24.5
kkp
|
367.5
cl
|
25
kkp
|
375
cl
|
25.5
kkp
|
382.5
cl
|
26
kkp
|
390
cl
|
26.5
kkp
|
397.5
cl
|
27
kkp
|
405
cl
|
27.5
kkp
|
412.5
cl
|
28
kkp
|
420
cl
|
28.5
kkp
|
427.5
cl
|
29
kkp
|
435
cl
|
29.5
kkp
|
442.5
cl
|
30
kkp
|
450
cl
|
30.5
kkp
|
457.5
cl
|
31
kkp
|
465
cl
|
31.5
kkp
|
472.5
cl
|
32
kkp
|
480
cl
|
32.5
kkp
|
487.5
cl
|
33
kkp
|
495
cl
|
33.5
kkp
|
502.5
cl
|
34
kkp
|
510
cl
|
34.5
kkp
|
517.5
cl
|
35
kkp
|
525
cl
|
35.5
kkp
|
532.5
cl
|
36
kkp
|
540
cl
|
36.5
kkp
|
547.5
cl
|
37
kkp
|
555
cl
|
37.5
kkp
|
562.5
cl
|
38
kkp
|
570
cl
|
38.5
kkp
|
577.5
cl
|
39
kkp
|
585
cl
|
39.5
kkp
|
592.5
cl
|
40
kkp
|
600
cl
|
40.5
kkp
|
607.5
cl
|
41
kkp
|
615
cl
|
41.5
kkp
|
622.5
cl
|
42
kkp
|
630
cl
|
42.5
kkp
|
637.5
cl
|
43
kkp
|
645
cl
|
43.5
kkp
|
652.5
cl
|
44
kkp
|
660
cl
|
44.5
kkp
|
667.5
cl
|
45
kkp
|
675
cl
|
45.5
kkp
|
682.5
cl
|
46
kkp
|
690
cl
|
46.5
kkp
|
697.5
cl
|
47
kkp
|
705
cl
|
47.5
kkp
|
712.5
cl
|
48
kkp
|
720
cl
|
48.5
kkp
|
727.5
cl
|
49
kkp
|
735
cl
|
49.5
kkp
|
742.5
cl
|
50
kkp
|
750
cl
|
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