Convert dessertspoon (US) to fluid ounce (UK)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)], or Convert fluid ounce (UK) to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Fluid Ounce (Uk)
1 dsp (US) = 0.346947600856789 fl oz (UK)
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to fl oz (UK):
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 0.346947600856789 fl oz (UK) = 5.20421401285184 fl oz (UK)
Dessertspoon (Us) to Fluid Ounce (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.
Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.