Convert dessertspoon (US) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Cubic Centimeter
1 dsp (US) = 9.857843 cm^3
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to cm^3:
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 9.857843 cm^3 = 147.867645 cm^3
Dessertspoon (Us) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).