Convert dessertspoon (US) to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Pint (Uk)
1 dsp (US) = 0.0173473769901276 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to pt (UK):
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 0.0173473769901276 pt (UK) = 0.260210654851914 pt (UK)
Dessertspoon (Us) to Pint (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.
Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.