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 pint, a fascinating unit of volume, varies across regions! In the United States, a pint is equivalent to 16 fluid ounces, commonly used for beverages like beer and milk. However, venture across the Atlantic, and you’ll discover that the British pint is slightly larger, at 20 fluid ounces. This difference stems from the UK’s adherence to the imperial measurement system, which begs the question of whether the beer tastes better when there’s a bit more of it!
Historically, the term “pint” originates from the Old French word “pinte,” referring to marks on a container indicating capacity. A remarkable fact about pints is their use beyond drinks—they’re integral in cooking and baking recipes, emphasizing their versatility and global cultural significance. Moreover, the pint is fondly associated with social experiences, symbolizing camaraderie and connection over shared drinks.
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0.5
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0.158503
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1
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0.317006
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1.5
kkp
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0.47551
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2
kkp
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0.634013
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2.5
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0.792516
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3
kkp
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0.951019
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3.5
kkp
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1.10952
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4
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1.26803
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4.5
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1.42653
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5
kkp
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1.58503
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5.5
kkp
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1.74354
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6
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1.90204
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6.5
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2.06054
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2.21905
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7.5
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2.37755
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2.53605
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8.5
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2.69455
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9
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2.85306
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9.5
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3.01156
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10
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3.17006
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10.5
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3.32857
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3.48707
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11.5
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3.64557
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3.80408
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4.12108
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4.43809
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14.5
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4.59659
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4.7551
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15.5
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16
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5.0721
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16.5
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5.23061
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17
kkp
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5.38911
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5.54761
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5.70612
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5.86462
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19
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6.02312
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6.18163
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20
kkp
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6.34013
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20.5
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6.49863
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6.65714
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21.5
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6.81564
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22
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6.97414
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22.5
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7.13265
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7.29115
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23.5
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7.44965
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24
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7.60816
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24.5
kkp
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7.76666
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25
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7.92516
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8.08366
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26
kkp
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8.24217
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26.5
kkp
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8.40067
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27
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8.55917
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27.5
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8.71768
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28
kkp
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8.87618
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28.5
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9.03468
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29
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9.19319
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29.5
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9.35169
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30
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9.51019
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30.5
kkp
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9.6687
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31
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9.8272
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31.5
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9.9857
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32
kkp
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10.14421
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32.5
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10.30271
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33
kkp
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10.46121
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33.5
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10.61972
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34
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10.77822
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34.5
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10.93672
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35
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11.09523
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35.5
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11.25373
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36
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11.41223
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36.5
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11.57074
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11.72924
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37.5
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11.88774
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38
kkp
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12.04625
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38.5
kkp
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12.20475
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39
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12.36325
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12.68026
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40.5
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12.83876
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12.99726
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kkp
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13.63128
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15.21631
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15.37481
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15.53332
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15.69182
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15.85032
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