Convert minim (UK) to dessertspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)], or Convert dessertspoon (US) to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Us)
1 min (UK) = 0.00600474974089159 dsp (US)
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to dsp (US):
15 min (UK) = 15 × 0.00600474974089159 dsp (US) = 0.0900712461133739 dsp (US)
Minim (Uk) to Dessertspoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Minim (Uk)
A minim is a traditional unit of volume used in the UK, equivalent to one-eighth of a fluid dram or approximately 0.0616 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated in the apothecaries' system of measurement, dating back to the 19th century, primarily used for measuring small quantities of liquids in pharmacy and medicine.
Current Use
Today, the minim is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
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.