Convert pint (US) to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 pt (US) = 48.0000009129786 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to dsp (US):
15 pt (US) = 15 × 48.0000009129786 dsp (US) = 720.00001369468 dsp (US)
Pint (Us) to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.
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.