Convert board foot to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 FBM = 239.376626306587 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 FBM to dsp (US):
15 FBM = 15 × 239.376626306587 dsp (US) = 3590.6493945988 dsp (US)
Board Foot to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.
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.