Convert teaspoon (US) to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to teaspoon (US).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Us) to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 tsp (US) = 0.500000050721035 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 tsp (US) to dsp (US):
15 tsp (US) = 15 × 0.500000050721035 dsp (US) = 7.50000076081553 dsp (US)
Teaspoon (Us) to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Us)
A teaspoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 4.928 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, later standardized as a unit of measurement in cooking and recipes, with its current volume defined in the US in the 19th century.
Current Use
The teaspoon (US) is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients, and is a standard unit in the US customary measurement system for volume.
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.