Convert milliliter to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert milliliter [mL] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to milliliter.
How to Convert Milliliter to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 mL = 0.101442070034997 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 mL to dsp (US):
15 mL = 15 × 0.101442070034997 dsp (US) = 1.52163105052495 dsp (US)
Milliliter to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Milliliter
A milliliter (mL) is a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The milliliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century, aligning with the liter as the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
The milliliter is widely used in science, medicine, cooking, and everyday measurements to quantify liquids and small volumes.
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.