Convert dessertspoon (US) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Cubic Decimeter
1 dsp (US) = 0.009857843 dm^3
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to dm^3:
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 0.009857843 dm^3 = 0.147867645 dm^3
Dessertspoon (Us) to Cubic Decimeter 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 Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.