Convert teaspoon (UK) to tun
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to teaspoon (UK).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Uk) to Tun
1 tsp (UK) = 6.20530506331759e-06 tun
Example: convert 15 tsp (UK) to tun:
15 tsp (UK) = 15 × 6.20530506331759e-06 tun = 9.30795759497638e-05 tun
Teaspoon (Uk) to Tun Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.
Tun
A tun is a large unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, especially wine and other beverages, equivalent to approximately 252 gallons or 954 liters.
History/Origin
The tun originated in medieval Europe as a standard measure for wine and other liquids. Its size varied regionally, but it generally represented a large cask or vessel used in trade and storage during the Middle Ages.
Current Use
Today, the tun is primarily used in historical contexts, wine-making, and in the wine industry to refer to large barrels or casks. It is also used in some scientific and industrial applications related to volume measurement.