Convert teaspoon (UK) to dessertspoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)] to dessertspoon (UK) [dsp (UK)], or Convert dessertspoon (UK) to teaspoon (UK).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Uk)
1 tsp (UK) = 0.5 dsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 tsp (UK) to dsp (UK):
15 tsp (UK) = 15 × 0.5 dsp (UK) = 7.5 dsp (UK)
Teaspoon (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Dessertspoon (Uk)
A dessertspoon (UK) is a unit of volume traditionally used for measuring ingredients, approximately equal to 10 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dessertspoon originated as a standard measure in the UK for culinary purposes, historically varying between 10 to 15 milliliters, but now generally standardized to about 10 ml for consistency.
Current Use
Today, the dessertspoon (UK) is primarily used in cooking and recipe measurements, especially in the UK, and is part of volume conversions in culinary contexts.