Convert cup (metric) to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 cup (metric) = 25.3605175087491 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to dsp (US):
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 25.3605175087491 dsp (US) = 380.407762631237 dsp (US)
Cup (Metric) to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
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.