Convert dessertspoon (US) to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Cup (Us)
1 dsp (US) = 0.0416666657860932 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to cup (US):
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 0.0416666657860932 cup (US) = 0.624999986791397 cup (US)
Dessertspoon (Us) to Cup (Us) 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.
Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.