Convert dessertspoon (US) to dessertspoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to dessertspoon (UK) [dsp (UK)], or Convert dessertspoon (UK) to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Dessertspoon (Uk)
1 dsp (US) = 0.832674171721806 dsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to dsp (UK):
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 0.832674171721806 dsp (UK) = 12.4901125758271 dsp (UK)
Dessertspoon (Us) to Dessertspoon (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.
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.