Convert drop to teaspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert drop [drop] to teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)], or Convert teaspoon (US) to drop.
How to Convert Drop to Teaspoon (Us)
1 drop = 0.0101442059744504 tsp (US)
Example: convert 15 drop to tsp (US):
15 drop = 15 × 0.0101442059744504 tsp (US) = 0.152163089616756 tsp (US)
Drop to Teaspoon (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.
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.