Convert dessertspoon (UK) to minim (US)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (UK) [dsp (UK)] to minim (US) [min (US)], or Convert minim (US) to dessertspoon (UK).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Uk) to Minim (Us)
1 dsp (UK) = 192.151987472719 min (US)
Example: convert 15 dsp (UK) to min (US):
15 dsp (UK) = 15 × 192.151987472719 min (US) = 2882.27981209079 min (US)
Dessertspoon (Uk) to Minim (Us) Conversion Table
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Dessertspoon (Uk)
A dessertspoon (UK) is a unit of volume traditionally used for measuring ingredients, approximately equal to 10 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dessertspoon originated as a standard measure in the UK for culinary purposes, historically varying between 10 to 15 milliliters, but now generally standardized to about 10 ml for consistency.
Current Use
Today, the dessertspoon (UK) is primarily used in cooking and recipe measurements, especially in the UK, and is part of volume conversions in culinary contexts.
Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.