How to convert cubic inches to us cups
To convert a measurement in cubic inches to us cups, multiply the value by 0.069264069264. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 in³ to us cups: 5 × 0.069264069264 = 0.34632034632 cup.
What is a cubic inch?
A cubic inch is an imperial and US customary unit of volume equal to the space of a cube one inch on each side, exactly 16.387064 milliliters. The cubic inch was the traditional way to express American engine displacement (e.g. a '350 cubic inch' V8) before the metric liter became common. It remains in use in US manufacturing and packaging.
Common uses of cubic inches include: Classic and American V8 engine displacement; Packaging and box volume in the US; Woodworking and material volume; Compressor and pump specifications.
What is a us cup?
A US cup is a US customary cooking measure equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 236.6 milliliters. The US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, while the customary cooking cup is about 236.6 mL. The cup became the backbone of American home-cooking recipes, unlike the weight-based approach common elsewhere.
Common uses of us cups include: US recipe ingredient measurements; Coffee maker and kettle capacity; Serving sizes on US nutrition labels; Baking and portioning at home.
Cubic Inches to us cups worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 in³ = 0.069264069264 cup 5 in³ = 0.34632034632 cup 10 in³ = 0.692640692641 cup 50 in³ = 3.463203 cup 100 in³ = 6.926407 cup
Frequently asked questions
How many us cups are in one cubic inch?
One cubic inch (in³) equals 0.069264069264 us cups (cup). Multiply any value in cubic inches by 0.069264069264 to convert to us cups.
How do I convert cubic inches to us cups?
Multiply the value in cubic inches by 0.069264069264. For example, 5 in³ × 0.069264069264 = 0.34632034632 cup.
How do I convert us cups to cubic inches?
Multiply the value in us cups by 14.4375, or divide by 0.069264069264. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the cubic inch to us cup conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for cubic inches to us cups?
The formula is: cup = in³ × 0.069264069264. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.