Teaspoon (UK) to Dessertspoon (US) Converter
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How to Convert Teaspoon (UK) to Dessertspoon (US)
To mL: multiply by 5.919. To US teaspoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric teaspoons: multiply by 1.184.
1 UK tsp ≈ 5.919 mL. Approximately 1.2 times the US teaspoon (4.929 mL).
For example, 1 Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) = 0.600475164 Dessertspoon (US) (dsp (US)).
Teaspoon (UK) to Dessertspoon (US) — Common Values
| Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) | Dessertspoon (US) (dsp (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0600475164 |
| 0.5 | 0.300237582 |
| 1 | 0.600475164 |
| 2 | 1.200950328 |
| 5 | 3.00237582 |
| 10 | 6.00475164 |
| 25 | 15.0118791 |
| 50 | 30.0237582 |
| 100 | 60.0475164 |
| 500 | 300.237582 |
| 1000 | 600.475164 |
About Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK))
Definition
The UK teaspoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 5.919 milliliters, slightly larger than its US counterpart.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK tsp ≈ 5.919 mL. Approximately 1.2 times the US teaspoon (4.929 mL).
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 5.919. To US teaspoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric teaspoons: multiply by 1.184.
Practical Applications
Traditional British recipes, Commonwealth cooking, and older pharmaceutical dosing in the UK.
Interesting Facts
The UK teaspoon is about 20% larger than the US teaspoon. A recipe calling for 5 UK teaspoons would need 6 US teaspoons.
Common Mistakes
Assuming UK and US teaspoons are the same — the UK teaspoon is about 20% larger. This matters in precise baking.
Educational Tips
Modern UK recipes increasingly use metric (5 mL teaspoons). When following older UK recipes, a UK tsp ≈ 6 mL.
About Dessertspoon (US) (dsp (US))
Definition
The US dessertspoon is a unit of volume approximately double a teaspoon, equal to about 9.858 milliliters, or 2 US teaspoons.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US dsp ≈ 2 US tsp ≈ 2/3 US tbsp ≈ 9.858 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 9.858. To teaspoons (US): multiply by 2. To tablespoons (US): multiply by 0.667.
Practical Applications
Occasionally used in British/Australian recipes that have been adapted for US kitchens, and in traditional herbal medicine dosing.
Interesting Facts
The dessertspoon is a standard part of a formal European place setting, positioned between the soup spoon and teaspoon.
Common Mistakes
Confusing with a tablespoon — a dessertspoon is about 2/3 of a tablespoon, not half.
Educational Tips
Think of the dessertspoon as 'double a teaspoon' — roughly 10 mL. It's the forgotten middle sibling of measuring spoons.