Converting 1 3/4 Cups of Water to Grams
Understanding the Conversion
Converting between cups and grams can seem tricky, but it's actually a straightforward process. The key is understanding that the conversion depends on the density of the substance you're measuring. Water has a density of approximately 1 gram per milliliter (g/mL).
Calculating the Conversion
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Convert the mixed number to a fraction: 1 3/4 cups is equal to 7/4 cups.
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Convert cups to milliliters: 1 cup is equal to 236.588 milliliters (mL). Therefore, 7/4 cups is equal to (7/4) * 236.588 mL ≈ 413.01 mL.
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Convert milliliters to grams: Since water has a density of 1 g/mL, 413.01 mL of water is equal to 413.01 grams.
Therefore, 1 3/4 cups of water is approximately equal to 413.01 grams.
Important Considerations:
- Density can vary slightly depending on factors like temperature and pressure. However, for most everyday purposes, the density of water is considered to be 1 g/mL.
- This conversion applies only to water. Other substances have different densities and will require different conversion factors.
In conclusion, by understanding the relationship between cups, milliliters, and grams, we can easily convert between these units for water and many other substances.