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 millilitre, often abbreviated as mL, is a unit of volume in the metric system that’s equal to one-thousandth of a litre. It may surprise you that it’s nearly equivalent to the volume of a cubic centimetre, making it an essential unit of measurement in scientific experiments and medical dosages where precision is crucial. The millilitre is so versatile that it’s used globally in fields ranging from cooking to medicine, facilitating seamless communication in recipes and prescriptions regardless of the metric- or customary-system background of the user.
Interestingly, millilitres also play a pivotal role in sustainable practices. They are often used in eco-friendly product packaging to measure small quantities, promoting the reduction of waste. Whether you’re measuring out the perfect espresso shot or determining your daily water intake, the millilitre helps bring exactitude and simplicity to everyday tasks, seamlessly bridging cultures and disciplines.
| Kaffekoppar | Millilitres |
|---|---|
0
kkp
|
0
ml
|
0.5
kkp
|
75
ml
|
1
kkp
|
150
ml
|
1.5
kkp
|
225
ml
|
2
kkp
|
300
ml
|
2.5
kkp
|
375
ml
|
3
kkp
|
450
ml
|
3.5
kkp
|
525
ml
|
4
kkp
|
600
ml
|
4.5
kkp
|
675
ml
|
5
kkp
|
750
ml
|
5.5
kkp
|
825
ml
|
6
kkp
|
900
ml
|
6.5
kkp
|
975
ml
|
7
kkp
|
1050
ml
|
7.5
kkp
|
1125
ml
|
8
kkp
|
1200
ml
|
8.5
kkp
|
1275
ml
|
9
kkp
|
1350
ml
|
9.5
kkp
|
1425
ml
|
10
kkp
|
1500
ml
|
10.5
kkp
|
1575
ml
|
11
kkp
|
1650
ml
|
11.5
kkp
|
1725
ml
|
12
kkp
|
1800
ml
|
12.5
kkp
|
1875
ml
|
13
kkp
|
1950
ml
|
13.5
kkp
|
2025
ml
|
14
kkp
|
2100
ml
|
14.5
kkp
|
2175
ml
|
15
kkp
|
2250
ml
|
15.5
kkp
|
2325
ml
|
16
kkp
|
2400
ml
|
16.5
kkp
|
2475
ml
|
17
kkp
|
2550
ml
|
17.5
kkp
|
2625
ml
|
18
kkp
|
2700
ml
|
18.5
kkp
|
2775
ml
|
19
kkp
|
2850
ml
|
19.5
kkp
|
2925
ml
|
20
kkp
|
3000
ml
|
20.5
kkp
|
3075
ml
|
21
kkp
|
3150
ml
|
21.5
kkp
|
3225
ml
|
22
kkp
|
3300
ml
|
22.5
kkp
|
3375
ml
|
23
kkp
|
3450
ml
|
23.5
kkp
|
3525
ml
|
24
kkp
|
3600
ml
|
24.5
kkp
|
3675
ml
|
25
kkp
|
3750
ml
|
25.5
kkp
|
3825
ml
|
26
kkp
|
3900
ml
|
26.5
kkp
|
3975
ml
|
27
kkp
|
4050
ml
|
27.5
kkp
|
4125
ml
|
28
kkp
|
4200
ml
|
28.5
kkp
|
4275
ml
|
29
kkp
|
4350
ml
|
29.5
kkp
|
4425
ml
|
30
kkp
|
4500
ml
|
30.5
kkp
|
4575
ml
|
31
kkp
|
4650
ml
|
31.5
kkp
|
4725
ml
|
32
kkp
|
4800
ml
|
32.5
kkp
|
4875
ml
|
33
kkp
|
4950
ml
|
33.5
kkp
|
5025
ml
|
34
kkp
|
5100
ml
|
34.5
kkp
|
5175
ml
|
35
kkp
|
5250
ml
|
35.5
kkp
|
5325
ml
|
36
kkp
|
5400
ml
|
36.5
kkp
|
5475
ml
|
37
kkp
|
5550
ml
|
37.5
kkp
|
5625
ml
|
38
kkp
|
5700
ml
|
38.5
kkp
|
5775
ml
|
39
kkp
|
5850
ml
|
39.5
kkp
|
5925
ml
|
40
kkp
|
6000
ml
|
40.5
kkp
|
6075
ml
|
41
kkp
|
6150
ml
|
41.5
kkp
|
6225
ml
|
42
kkp
|
6300
ml
|
42.5
kkp
|
6375
ml
|
43
kkp
|
6450
ml
|
43.5
kkp
|
6525
ml
|
44
kkp
|
6600
ml
|
44.5
kkp
|
6675
ml
|
45
kkp
|
6750
ml
|
45.5
kkp
|
6825
ml
|
46
kkp
|
6900
ml
|
46.5
kkp
|
6975
ml
|
47
kkp
|
7050
ml
|
47.5
kkp
|
7125
ml
|
48
kkp
|
7200
ml
|
48.5
kkp
|
7275
ml
|
49
kkp
|
7350
ml
|
49.5
kkp
|
7425
ml
|
50
kkp
|
7500
ml
|
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