Convert teaspoon (US) to tun
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to teaspoon (US).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Us) to Tun
1 tsp (US) = 5.16699777803e-06 tun
Example: convert 15 tsp (US) to tun:
15 tsp (US) = 15 × 5.16699777803e-06 tun = 7.750496667045e-05 tun
Teaspoon (Us) to Tun 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.
Tun
A tun is a large unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, especially wine and other beverages, equivalent to approximately 252 gallons or 954 liters.
History/Origin
The tun originated in medieval Europe as a standard measure for wine and other liquids. Its size varied regionally, but it generally represented a large cask or vessel used in trade and storage during the Middle Ages.
Current Use
Today, the tun is primarily used in historical contexts, wine-making, and in the wine industry to refer to large barrels or casks. It is also used in some scientific and industrial applications related to volume measurement.