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.
Teaspoon (Metric)
The metric teaspoon equals 5 milliliters, standardized to simplify cooking and medical measurements in countries that use the metric system. Unlike the US teaspoon, the metric teaspoon is slightly larger (5 mL vs ~4.92892 mL) and is widely used in recipes, pharmaceutical dosing, and nutrition labeling. Its simplicity ensures consistency across recipes and instructions internationally.