Convert gill (US) to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 gi = 12.0000002028841 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 gi to dsp (US):
15 gi = 15 × 12.0000002028841 dsp (US) = 180.000003043262 dsp (US)
Gill (Us) to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
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.