Convert teaspoon (metric) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to teaspoon (metric).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Metric) to Cubic Centimeter
1 tsp (metric) = 5 cm^3
Example: convert 15 tsp (metric) to cm^3:
15 tsp (metric) = 15 × 5 cm^3 = 75 cm^3
Teaspoon (Metric) to Cubic Centimeter 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 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).