Convert dessertspoon (US) to liter
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Liter
1 dsp (US) = 0.009857843 L, l
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to L, l:
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 0.009857843 L, l = 0.147867645 L, l
Dessertspoon (Us) to Liter Conversion Table
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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.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.