Convert teaspoon (UK) to teaspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)] to teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)], or Convert teaspoon (US) to teaspoon (UK).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Uk) to Teaspoon (Us)
1 tsp (UK) = 1.2009498222938 tsp (US)
Example: convert 15 tsp (UK) to tsp (US):
15 tsp (UK) = 15 × 1.2009498222938 tsp (US) = 18.014247334407 tsp (US)
Teaspoon (Uk) to Teaspoon (Us) 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.
Teaspoon (Us)
A teaspoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 4.928 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, later standardized as a unit of measurement in cooking and recipes, with its current volume defined in the US in the 19th century.
Current Use
The teaspoon (US) is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients, and is a standard unit in the US customary measurement system for volume.