Convert minim (UK) to dessertspoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to dessertspoon (UK) [dsp (UK)], or Convert dessertspoon (UK) to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Uk)
1 min (UK) = 0.00500000001689364 dsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to dsp (UK):
15 min (UK) = 15 × 0.00500000001689364 dsp (UK) = 0.0750000002534046 dsp (UK)
Minim (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Minim (Uk)
A minim is a traditional unit of volume used in the UK, equivalent to one-eighth of a fluid dram or approximately 0.0616 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated in the apothecaries' system of measurement, dating back to the 19th century, primarily used for measuring small quantities of liquids in pharmacy and medicine.
Current Use
Today, the minim is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
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.