The decilitre, a metric unit of volume, equates to one-tenth of a litre, or precisely 100 millilitres. While the metric system is well-known for its ease of use, the decilitre often flies under the radar, overshadowed by its bigger sibling, the litre. It’s particularly prevalent in certain European countries for measuring beverages, like boxed wine or packaged juices, offering a convenient middle ground between the millilitre and litre.
Interestingly, the term “decilitre” also connects to the origin of the metric system, which was established during the French Revolution. The French aimed to simplify and standardize measurements, allowing easy conversion and understanding across different regions—a legacy that continues to shape global measurement systems today. Embracing the decilitre invites a peek into this rich history of measurement.
The “tesked” is a Swedish unit of measurement traditionally used in cooking, equivalent to a teaspoon in English-speaking countries. While the modern tesked generally equals about 5 milliliters, traditional Swedish recipes may have used slightly varied measurements depending on regional practices or the period when the recipe was documented. This unit reflects the historical influences and variations in cooking practices over time in Sweden.
A fascinating aspect of the tesked is its role in preserving culinary traditions across generations. As with many traditional units of measure, it serves as a cultural bridge, linking contemporary cooks with the rich heritage of Swedish cuisine. Understanding such units offers a unique glimpse into how cultures develop and sustain practical solutions tailored to their daily lives.
| Decilitres | Teskedar |
|---|---|
0
dl
|
0
tsk
|
1
dl
|
20
tsk
|
2
dl
|
40
tsk
|
3
dl
|
60
tsk
|
4
dl
|
80
tsk
|
5
dl
|
100
tsk
|
6
dl
|
120
tsk
|
7
dl
|
140
tsk
|
8
dl
|
160
tsk
|
9
dl
|
180
tsk
|
10
dl
|
200
tsk
|
11
dl
|
220
tsk
|
12
dl
|
240
tsk
|
13
dl
|
260
tsk
|
14
dl
|
280
tsk
|
15
dl
|
300
tsk
|
16
dl
|
320
tsk
|
17
dl
|
340
tsk
|
18
dl
|
360
tsk
|
19
dl
|
380
tsk
|
20
dl
|
400
tsk
|
21
dl
|
420
tsk
|
22
dl
|
440
tsk
|
23
dl
|
460
tsk
|
24
dl
|
480
tsk
|
25
dl
|
500
tsk
|
26
dl
|
520
tsk
|
27
dl
|
540
tsk
|
28
dl
|
560
tsk
|
29
dl
|
580
tsk
|
30
dl
|
600
tsk
|
31
dl
|
620
tsk
|
32
dl
|
640
tsk
|
33
dl
|
660
tsk
|
34
dl
|
680
tsk
|
35
dl
|
700
tsk
|
36
dl
|
720
tsk
|
37
dl
|
740
tsk
|
38
dl
|
760
tsk
|
39
dl
|
780
tsk
|
40
dl
|
800
tsk
|
41
dl
|
820
tsk
|
42
dl
|
840
tsk
|
43
dl
|
860
tsk
|
44
dl
|
880
tsk
|
45
dl
|
900
tsk
|
46
dl
|
920
tsk
|
47
dl
|
940
tsk
|
48
dl
|
960
tsk
|
49
dl
|
980
tsk
|
50
dl
|
1000
tsk
|
51
dl
|
1020
tsk
|
52
dl
|
1040
tsk
|
53
dl
|
1060
tsk
|
54
dl
|
1080
tsk
|
55
dl
|
1100
tsk
|
56
dl
|
1120
tsk
|
57
dl
|
1140
tsk
|
58
dl
|
1160
tsk
|
59
dl
|
1180
tsk
|
60
dl
|
1200
tsk
|
61
dl
|
1220
tsk
|
62
dl
|
1240
tsk
|
63
dl
|
1260
tsk
|
64
dl
|
1280
tsk
|
65
dl
|
1300
tsk
|
66
dl
|
1320
tsk
|
67
dl
|
1340
tsk
|
68
dl
|
1360
tsk
|
69
dl
|
1380
tsk
|
70
dl
|
1400
tsk
|
71
dl
|
1420
tsk
|
72
dl
|
1440
tsk
|
73
dl
|
1460
tsk
|
74
dl
|
1480
tsk
|
75
dl
|
1500
tsk
|
76
dl
|
1520
tsk
|
77
dl
|
1540
tsk
|
78
dl
|
1560
tsk
|
79
dl
|
1580
tsk
|
80
dl
|
1600
tsk
|
81
dl
|
1620
tsk
|
82
dl
|
1640
tsk
|
83
dl
|
1660
tsk
|
84
dl
|
1680
tsk
|
85
dl
|
1700
tsk
|
86
dl
|
1720
tsk
|
87
dl
|
1740
tsk
|
88
dl
|
1760
tsk
|
89
dl
|
1780
tsk
|
90
dl
|
1800
tsk
|
91
dl
|
1820
tsk
|
92
dl
|
1840
tsk
|
93
dl
|
1860
tsk
|
94
dl
|
1880
tsk
|
95
dl
|
1900
tsk
|
96
dl
|
1920
tsk
|
97
dl
|
1940
tsk
|
98
dl
|
1960
tsk
|
99
dl
|
1980
tsk
|
100
dl
|
2000
tsk
|
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