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Milliliter (ml) is a unit of volume measurement in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a liter or approximately 0.034 fluid ounces in the imperial system. In culinary contexts, milliliters serve as a standardized measure for quantifying liquid and occasionally semi-solid ingredients in recipes, particularly in scientific and professional cooking contexts and regions that primarily use metric measurements.

Milliliters function as a precise volumetric measurement tool in recipe development, ingredient scaling, and professional kitchen operations. They are commonly employed in baking and pastry work where accuracy is critical, as well as in the preparation of sauces, stocks, and beverages. In many countries, particularly those using the metric system, milliliters appear on ingredient lists and in recipe instructions as the standard unit for both liquid and occasionally dry ingredients.