Convert dessertspoon (UK) to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (UK) [dsp (UK)] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to dessertspoon (UK).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Uk) to Gill (Us)
1 dsp (UK) = 0.100079160318013 gi
Example: convert 15 dsp (UK) to gi:
15 dsp (UK) = 15 × 0.100079160318013 gi = 1.5011874047702 gi
Dessertspoon (Uk) to Gill (Us) Conversion Table
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Dessertspoon (Uk)
A dessertspoon (UK) is a unit of volume traditionally used for measuring ingredients, approximately equal to 10 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dessertspoon originated as a standard measure in the UK for culinary purposes, historically varying between 10 to 15 milliliters, but now generally standardized to about 10 ml for consistency.
Current Use
Today, the dessertspoon (UK) is primarily used in cooking and recipe measurements, especially in the UK, and is part of volume conversions in culinary contexts.
Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.