Measurement Conversions

TL;DR:In this article, we explore the conversion of 500 milliliters to cups, discovering that it is approximately equivalent to 2.11 cups. By understanding the ratio of 1 cup = 236.6 milliliters, you can easily convert other common milliliter measurements to…

As we go about our daily lives, we may find ourselves needing to measure or weigh small items, such as medication or jewelry. Knowing the weight of common items can also be useful in various fields, such as medicine, chemistry,…

A 200-square-foot space is big enough for a single-car garage, a backyard shed, 2 to 5 bathrooms, a kitchen, a bedroom, or an office space for 1 to 2 people. How Much are 200 Square Feet? An area of 200…

There are 640 acres in a square mile. Since an acre is a measure of area, and a mile is a measure of distance, the mile has to be squared to become a unit of area, too. Read on to…

A thousand acres is equivalent to 1.56 square miles or 43,560,000 square feet. It’s a lot of land. You can fit 751 American football fields into it. But, it’s usually used for ranching or farming. Read on to find out…

Can you see in your mind’s eye how big 5 acres is? How Big are 5 Acres? Five acres is 217,800 square feet (20,234.3 square meters). An acre is a unit of measurement for an area, usually a plot of…

It is common for people to think of measurements in different ways, for example, Americans still use the Imperial system of measurement in which items are measured in feet, inches, pounds, and ounces. Other countries use the Metric system, this…

One hundred feet is a commonly used term to describe distances, building sizes, and heights. But measuring exactly how big 100 feet really is can be tricky. There are many different ways to measure distance, height, and length, and it…

How tall is Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit movie trilogy? Hobbits are always described according to their small stature, but just what how small can they really be? We took a closer look at the real height of a hobbit,…

Understanding lengths and measurements can be something of an abstract concept, and understanding how big 3 inches actually is can be easier said than done, despite the initial apparent simplicity of this task. We took a closer look at how…

Measuring something can be hard at the best of times, but it can be even more complicated if you don’t have a ruler. If you try to hang up that picture or get the bookcase fitting in nice and snug,…

The Imperial system of measurements originated in England during the 16th century. The Imperial system is divided into units called pence, pounds, ounces, yards, furlongs, miles, chains, leagues, statute miles, etc. The most important unit is the yard. A yard…