Convert teaspoon (metric) to teaspoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)] to teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)], or Convert teaspoon (UK) to teaspoon (metric).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Metric) to Teaspoon (Uk)
1 tsp (metric) = 0.844681916441362 tsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 tsp (metric) to tsp (UK):
15 tsp (metric) = 15 × 0.844681916441362 tsp (UK) = 12.6702287466204 tsp (UK)
Teaspoon (Metric) to Teaspoon (Uk) 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.
Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.