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.
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.
| Millilitres | Kaffekoppar |
|---|---|
0
ml
|
0
kkp
|
10
ml
|
0.0666667
kkp
|
20
ml
|
0.133333
kkp
|
30
ml
|
0.2
kkp
|
40
ml
|
0.266667
kkp
|
50
ml
|
0.333333
kkp
|
60
ml
|
0.4
kkp
|
70
ml
|
0.466667
kkp
|
80
ml
|
0.533333
kkp
|
90
ml
|
0.6
kkp
|
100
ml
|
0.666667
kkp
|
110
ml
|
0.733333
kkp
|
120
ml
|
0.8
kkp
|
130
ml
|
0.866667
kkp
|
140
ml
|
0.933333
kkp
|
150
ml
|
1
kkp
|
160
ml
|
1.06667
kkp
|
170
ml
|
1.13333
kkp
|
180
ml
|
1.2
kkp
|
190
ml
|
1.26667
kkp
|
200
ml
|
1.33333
kkp
|
210
ml
|
1.4
kkp
|
220
ml
|
1.46667
kkp
|
230
ml
|
1.53333
kkp
|
240
ml
|
1.6
kkp
|
250
ml
|
1.66667
kkp
|
260
ml
|
1.73333
kkp
|
270
ml
|
1.8
kkp
|
280
ml
|
1.86667
kkp
|
290
ml
|
1.93333
kkp
|
300
ml
|
2
kkp
|
310
ml
|
2.06667
kkp
|
320
ml
|
2.13333
kkp
|
330
ml
|
2.2
kkp
|
340
ml
|
2.26667
kkp
|
350
ml
|
2.33333
kkp
|
360
ml
|
2.4
kkp
|
370
ml
|
2.46667
kkp
|
380
ml
|
2.53333
kkp
|
390
ml
|
2.6
kkp
|
400
ml
|
2.66667
kkp
|
410
ml
|
2.73333
kkp
|
420
ml
|
2.8
kkp
|
430
ml
|
2.86667
kkp
|
440
ml
|
2.93333
kkp
|
450
ml
|
3
kkp
|
460
ml
|
3.06667
kkp
|
470
ml
|
3.13333
kkp
|
480
ml
|
3.2
kkp
|
490
ml
|
3.26667
kkp
|
500
ml
|
3.33333
kkp
|
510
ml
|
3.4
kkp
|
520
ml
|
3.46667
kkp
|
530
ml
|
3.53333
kkp
|
540
ml
|
3.6
kkp
|
550
ml
|
3.66667
kkp
|
560
ml
|
3.73333
kkp
|
570
ml
|
3.8
kkp
|
580
ml
|
3.86667
kkp
|
590
ml
|
3.93333
kkp
|
600
ml
|
4
kkp
|
610
ml
|
4.06667
kkp
|
620
ml
|
4.13333
kkp
|
630
ml
|
4.2
kkp
|
640
ml
|
4.26667
kkp
|
650
ml
|
4.33333
kkp
|
660
ml
|
4.4
kkp
|
670
ml
|
4.46667
kkp
|
680
ml
|
4.53333
kkp
|
690
ml
|
4.6
kkp
|
700
ml
|
4.66667
kkp
|
710
ml
|
4.73333
kkp
|
720
ml
|
4.8
kkp
|
730
ml
|
4.86667
kkp
|
740
ml
|
4.93333
kkp
|
750
ml
|
5
kkp
|
760
ml
|
5.06667
kkp
|
770
ml
|
5.13333
kkp
|
780
ml
|
5.2
kkp
|
790
ml
|
5.26667
kkp
|
800
ml
|
5.33333
kkp
|
810
ml
|
5.4
kkp
|
820
ml
|
5.46667
kkp
|
830
ml
|
5.53333
kkp
|
840
ml
|
5.6
kkp
|
850
ml
|
5.66667
kkp
|
860
ml
|
5.73333
kkp
|
870
ml
|
5.8
kkp
|
880
ml
|
5.86667
kkp
|
890
ml
|
5.93333
kkp
|
900
ml
|
6
kkp
|
910
ml
|
6.06667
kkp
|
920
ml
|
6.13333
kkp
|
930
ml
|
6.2
kkp
|
940
ml
|
6.26667
kkp
|
950
ml
|
6.33333
kkp
|
960
ml
|
6.4
kkp
|
970
ml
|
6.46667
kkp
|
980
ml
|
6.53333
kkp
|
990
ml
|
6.6
kkp
|
1000
ml
|
6.66667
kkp
|
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