Convert dessertspoon (US) to minim (US)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to minim (US) [min (US)], or Convert minim (US) to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Minim (Us)
1 dsp (US) = 159.999997013546 min (US)
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to min (US):
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 159.999997013546 min (US) = 2399.99995520318 min (US)
Dessertspoon (Us) to Minim (Us) Conversion Table
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Dessertspoon (Us)
A dessertspoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/3 of a US tablespoon, typically used in cooking to measure small quantities of ingredients.
History/Origin
The dessertspoon originated as a culinary measurement in the United States, historically used to specify serving sizes and ingredient quantities. Its exact size has varied over time but generally aligns with a third of a tablespoon.
Current Use
Today, the dessertspoon (US) is rarely used in precise measurements but remains a common informal term in recipes and cooking instructions for small ingredient quantities, especially in the US.
Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.