Convert dessertspoon (US) to cup (UK)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to cup (UK) [cup (UK)], or Convert cup (UK) to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Cup (Uk)
1 dsp (US) = 0.0346947600856789 cup (UK)
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to cup (UK):
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 0.0346947600856789 cup (UK) = 0.520421401285184 cup (UK)
Dessertspoon (Us) to Cup (Uk) 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.
Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.