Convert teaspoon (US) to hogshead
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)] to hogshead [hogshead], or Convert hogshead to teaspoon (US).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Us) to Hogshead
1 tsp (US) = 2.06679913287829e-05 hogshead
Example: convert 15 tsp (US) to hogshead:
15 tsp (US) = 15 × 2.06679913287829e-05 hogshead = 0.000310019869931744 hogshead
Teaspoon (Us) to Hogshead Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Us)
A teaspoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 4.928 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, later standardized as a unit of measurement in cooking and recipes, with its current volume defined in the US in the 19th century.
Current Use
The teaspoon (US) is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients, and is a standard unit in the US customary measurement system for volume.
Hogshead
A hogshead is a large unit of volume traditionally used for measuring liquids such as wine, beer, and spirits, equivalent to approximately 63 gallons or 238 liters.
History/Origin
The hogshead originated in medieval England as a measurement for large casks or barrels, with its size varying regionally. It was historically used in trade and storage of alcoholic beverages.
Current Use
Today, the hogshead is primarily used in the wine and spirits industries for barrel aging and measurement, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most official contexts.