Convert megaliter to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 ML = 101442070.034996 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 ML to dsp (US):
15 ML = 15 × 101442070.034996 dsp (US) = 1521631050.52495 dsp (US)
Megaliter to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.
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.