Convert drop to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert drop [drop] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to drop.
How to Convert Drop to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 drop = 0.00507210350174982 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 drop to dsp (US):
15 drop = 15 × 0.00507210350174982 dsp (US) = 0.0760815525262474 dsp (US)
Drop to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.
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.