Convert dessertspoon (US) to acre-inch
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to acre-inch [ac*in], or Convert acre-inch to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Acre-Inch
1 dsp (US) = 9.59026007092333e-08 ac*in
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to ac*in:
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 9.59026007092333e-08 ac*in = 1.4385390106385e-06 ac*in
Dessertspoon (Us) to Acre-Inch 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.
Acre-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.