Question

The table shows conversions for common units of capacity.

Units of Capacity
Customary System Units
Metric System Units
1 gallon
3.79 liters
1 quart
0.95 liters
1 pint
0.473 liters
1 cup
0.237 liters

What is the conversion factor to convert cups to liters?
StartFraction 0.237 liters Over 1 cup EndFraction
StartFraction 0.237 cup Over 1 liter EndFraction
StartFraction 0.473 liters Over 1 cup EndFraction
StartFraction 0.473 cup Over 1 liter EndFraction

Answer 1

To find the conversion factor to convert cups to liters, we need to determine how many liters one cup is equivalent to. According to the table you provided, 1 cup is equal to 0.237 liters.

The conversion factor for converting cups to liters can be expressed as:

\[
\frac{0.237 \text{ liters}}{1 \text{ cup}}
\]

Therefore, the correct conversion factor to convert cups to liters is:

\[
\text{StartFraction } 0.237 \text{ liters Over 1 cup } \text{ EndFraction}
\]