Convert teaspoon (metric) to tun
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to teaspoon (metric).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Metric) to Tun
1 tsp (metric) = 5.24150897298638e-06 tun
Example: convert 15 tsp (metric) to tun:
15 tsp (metric) = 15 × 5.24150897298638e-06 tun = 7.86226345947958e-05 tun
Teaspoon (Metric) to Tun Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.
Tun
A tun is a large unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, especially wine and other beverages, equivalent to approximately 252 gallons or 954 liters.
History/Origin
The tun originated in medieval Europe as a standard measure for wine and other liquids. Its size varied regionally, but it generally represented a large cask or vessel used in trade and storage during the Middle Ages.
Current Use
Today, the tun is primarily used in historical contexts, wine-making, and in the wine industry to refer to large barrels or casks. It is also used in some scientific and industrial applications related to volume measurement.