Convert barrel (UK) to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 bbl (UK) = 16601.9320859543 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to dsp (US):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 16601.9320859543 dsp (US) = 249028.981289315 dsp (US)
Barrel (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Barrel (Uk)
A barrel (UK), symbol bbl (UK), is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and beer in the United Kingdom, equivalent to 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel has historical origins dating back to the use of wooden barrels for storing and transporting liquids. Its volume varied regionally, but the UK barrel was standardized over time to approximately 159 liters, especially for measuring beer and other liquids.
Current Use
Today, the UK barrel (bbl UK) is used mainly in the brewing industry and for measuring certain liquids, though the standard barrel is more commonly associated with the US measurement system. It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
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.