Convert teaspoon (US) to teaspoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)] to teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)], or Convert teaspoon (metric) to teaspoon (US).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Us) to Teaspoon (Metric)
1 tsp (US) = 0.9857844 tsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 tsp (US) to tsp (metric):
15 tsp (US) = 15 × 0.9857844 tsp (metric) = 14.786766 tsp (metric)
Teaspoon (Us) to Teaspoon (Metric) 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.
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.