Convert dessertspoon (US) to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Gill (Uk)
1 dsp (US) = 0.0693895138217166 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to gi (UK):
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 0.0693895138217166 gi (UK) = 1.04084270732575 gi (UK)
Dessertspoon (Us) to Gill (Uk) 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.
Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.