Teaspoon (UK) to Drop Converter
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How to Convert Teaspoon (UK) to Drop
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)) = 118.3878 Drop (gtt).
Teaspoon (UK) to Drop — Common Values
| Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) | Drop (gtt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 11.83878 |
| 0.5 | 59.1939 |
| 1 | 118.3878 |
| 2 | 236.7756 |
| 5 | 591.939 |
| 10 | 1183.878 |
| 25 | 2959.695 |
| 50 | 5919.39 |
| 100 | 11838.78 |
| 500 | 59193.9 |
| 1000 | 118387.8 |
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 Drop (gtt)
Definition
The drop (medical/pharmacological) is an approximate unit of volume equal to about 0.05 milliliters, or 50 microliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 drop ≈ 0.05 mL = 50 µL ≈ 1/20 mL. Approximately 20 drops = 1 mL (for water-like liquids).
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 0.05 (approximate). To µL: multiply by 50. 20 drops ≈ 1 mL for aqueous solutions.
Practical Applications
Eye drop medication, ear drops, essential oil use, flavoring extracts in cooking, and IV drip rate measurement.
Interesting Facts
The size of a drop varies significantly: water drops from a glass dropper (~50 µL) differ from rain drops (~50,000–100,000 µL) by a factor of 1,000.
Common Mistakes
Assuming all drops are the same size — oily liquids produce larger drops than water. Always check the dropper calibration.
Educational Tips
20 drops ≈ 1 mL for water-based solutions. In IV therapy, standard drip sets deliver 10, 15, or 20 drops/mL depending on the design.