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Styrofoam cup
A kind of cup · also called Foam cup, Polystyrene cup
About
A Styrofoam cup is an ultra-lightweight disposable drink container designed to insulate hot or cold liquids.
Foam cups range in capacity from tiny 4-ounce espresso cups to large 32-ounce beverage tumblers, with this medium coffee cup holding around 10 to 12 ounces. Because expanded polystyrene is composed of more than ninety percent air, the cup weighs far less than an equal-sized paper cup or ceramic mug. A stack of twenty foam cups still weighs less than an empty ceramic mug of the same size.
From Wikipedia
A foam food container is a form of disposable food packaging for various foods and beverages, such as processed instant noodles, raw meat from supermarkets, ice cream from ice cream parlors, cooked food from delicatessens or food stalls, or beverages like "coffee to go". They are also commonly used to serve takeout food from restaurants, and are also available by request for diners who wish to take home the remainder of their meal.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a Styrofoam cup?
- A standard Styrofoam cup stands about 4.3 inches (0.11 m) tall and measures 3.5 inches (0.09 m) across. Weighing only 0.14 ounces (0.004 kg), it is about as tall as an index card and lighter than a plastic pen.
- How much space does a Styrofoam cup take up?
- About 2.54 cups (600 mL), the volume of its body.
Weight
0.141 oz (4 g)
- Space it takes up
- 2.54 cups (600 mL)
- Length
- 3.54 in (9 cm)
- Height
- 4.33 in (11 cm)
Quick answer
A standard Styrofoam cup stands about 4.3 inches (0.11 m) tall and measures 3.5 inches (0.09 m) across. Weighing only 0.14 ounces (0.004 kg), it is about as tall as an index card and lighter than a plastic pen.
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