Convert teaspoon (metric) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to teaspoon (metric).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Metric) to Cubic Decimeter
1 tsp (metric) = 0.005 dm^3
Example: convert 15 tsp (metric) to dm^3:
15 tsp (metric) = 15 × 0.005 dm^3 = 0.075 dm^3
Teaspoon (Metric) to Cubic Decimeter Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.
Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.