Convert dessertspoon (US) to tablespoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)], or Convert tablespoon (metric) to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Tablespoon (Metric)
1 dsp (US) = 0.657189533333333 tbsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to tbsp (metric):
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 0.657189533333333 tbsp (metric) = 9.857843 tbsp (metric)
Dessertspoon (Us) to Tablespoon (Metric) 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.
Tablespoon (Metric)
A tablespoon (metric) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 15 milliliters.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional use of a tablespoon as a measure of the amount of food that could be held in a typical tablespoon, with standardization occurring in the metric system to ensure consistency across measurements.
Current Use
The metric tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and food preparation to measure ingredients, especially in recipes requiring precise volume measurements.