Convert teaspoon (UK) to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to teaspoon (UK).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 tsp (UK) = 0.600474972060318 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 tsp (UK) to dsp (US):
15 tsp (UK) = 15 × 0.600474972060318 dsp (US) = 9.00712458090477 dsp (US)
Teaspoon (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.
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.