30 ml espresso
An espresso is a concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.
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30 ml · volume
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30 ml espresso vs 30 ml measuring cup: volume comparison
The volume of a 30 ml espresso is approximately equal to the volume of a 30 ml measuring cup.
An espresso is a concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its volume. The shape has not been enlarged.
A measuring cup is used to dispense precise amounts of liquid medicines.
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30 ml espresso
Volume: 30 ml; example.
Defined 30 ml capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked volume is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
30 ml measuring cup
Volume: 30 ml; example.
Defined 30 ml capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked volume is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 30 ml
We compare the volume of a 30 ml espresso. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
Defined 30 ml capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ml | Not recorded | example |
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Around the same scaleContainers and capacity30 ml measuring cup30 mlVolumeA measuring cup is used to dispense precise amounts of liquid medicines.
Nearest higher valueContainers and capacityEspresso demitasse60 mlDefined nominal capacityAn espresso demitasse is a small porcelain cup used for serving concentrated espresso coffee.Sources and method
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