Convert minim (US) to dessertspoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to dessertspoon (UK) [dsp (UK)], or Convert dessertspoon (UK) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Dessertspoon (Uk)
1 min (US) = 0.00520421367039971 dsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to dsp (UK):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.00520421367039971 dsp (UK) = 0.0780632050559956 dsp (UK)
Minim (Us) to Dessertspoon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.
Dessertspoon (Uk)
A dessertspoon (UK) is a unit of volume traditionally used for measuring ingredients, approximately equal to 10 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dessertspoon originated as a standard measure in the UK for culinary purposes, historically varying between 10 to 15 milliliters, but now generally standardized to about 10 ml for consistency.
Current Use
Today, the dessertspoon (UK) is primarily used in cooking and recipe measurements, especially in the UK, and is part of volume conversions in culinary contexts.