Metric Cup (250 mL)
The metric cup equals 250 milliliters and is part of the metric cooking system used worldwide, especially in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Unlike the US cup, it is decimal-based, making recipe scaling and international culinary communication straightforward. Metric cups are widely used in nutrition labeling, recipe books, and professional kitchens.
Quart (US)
The US quart equals 2 pints or 32 fluid ounces (~946.353 milliliters). Its name derives from “quartus,” meaning one-fourth of a gallon. Quarts are used in cooking, beverage packaging, and household measures, providing a convenient medium-sized unit. The quart’s integration into the US customary system allows cooks and manufacturers to scale recipes and liquid volumes efficiently.