The “kaffekopp” is a traditional Swedish unit of measurement often used in recipes and day-to-day life for measuring volume, particularly liquids like coffee. Equivalent to approximately 1.5 deciliters or about 5 fluid ounces, it offers a convenient, practical standard for home cooks who may not have an exact measuring cup on hand. Interestingly, this unit reflects the cultural importance of coffee in Swedish society, where “fika,” a coffee break combined with pastries, is a cherished daily ritual, fostering community and relaxation.
Unlike more rigidly defined units, the kaffekopp showcases the adaptability of cultural measurements to meet the needs of everyday life. Its use underscores a fascinating intersection between language, culture, and the ordinary routines that shape our lives.
The humble teaspoon, while commonly found in kitchen drawers today, has its origins as a unit of measure dating back to the 17th century. Originally used to denote a small, practical serving size for tea, its measurement varied widely until it was standardized in the 19th century. In modern culinary and pharmaceutical fields, a teaspoon is typically equivalent to 5 milliliters or approximately 1/6 of a fluid ounce.
Interestingly, the reason behind this specific measurement standardization was to ensure the consistency needed for medical dosing, underscoring the spoon’s importance beyond culinary purposes. Teaspoons are not just handy for adding sugar to your tea; they play an integral role in recipes and medication precision, highlighting the intersection of culinary art and science.
| Kaffekoppar | Teaspoons |
|---|---|
0
kkp
|
0
tsp
|
0.5
kkp
|
15.21631
tsp
|
1
kkp
|
30.43262
tsp
|
1.5
kkp
|
45.64893
tsp
|
2
kkp
|
60.86524
tsp
|
2.5
kkp
|
76.08155
tsp
|
3
kkp
|
91.29786
tsp
|
3.5
kkp
|
106.51417
tsp
|
4
kkp
|
121.73048
tsp
|
4.5
kkp
|
136.94679
tsp
|
5
kkp
|
152.1631
tsp
|
5.5
kkp
|
167.37941
tsp
|
6
kkp
|
182.59572
tsp
|
6.5
kkp
|
197.81203
tsp
|
7
kkp
|
213.02834
tsp
|
7.5
kkp
|
228.24465
tsp
|
8
kkp
|
243.46096
tsp
|
8.5
kkp
|
258.67727
tsp
|
9
kkp
|
273.89358
tsp
|
9.5
kkp
|
289.10989
tsp
|
10
kkp
|
304.3262
tsp
|
10.5
kkp
|
319.54251
tsp
|
11
kkp
|
334.75882
tsp
|
11.5
kkp
|
349.97513
tsp
|
12
kkp
|
365.19144
tsp
|
12.5
kkp
|
380.40775
tsp
|
13
kkp
|
395.62406
tsp
|
13.5
kkp
|
410.84037
tsp
|
14
kkp
|
426.05668
tsp
|
14.5
kkp
|
441.27299
tsp
|
15
kkp
|
456.48931
tsp
|
15.5
kkp
|
471.70562
tsp
|
16
kkp
|
486.92193
tsp
|
16.5
kkp
|
502.13824
tsp
|
17
kkp
|
517.35455
tsp
|
17.5
kkp
|
532.57086
tsp
|
18
kkp
|
547.78717
tsp
|
18.5
kkp
|
563.00348
tsp
|
19
kkp
|
578.21979
tsp
|
19.5
kkp
|
593.4361
tsp
|
20
kkp
|
608.65241
tsp
|
20.5
kkp
|
623.86872
tsp
|
21
kkp
|
639.08503
tsp
|
21.5
kkp
|
654.30134
tsp
|
22
kkp
|
669.51765
tsp
|
22.5
kkp
|
684.73396
tsp
|
23
kkp
|
699.95027
tsp
|
23.5
kkp
|
715.16658
tsp
|
24
kkp
|
730.38289
tsp
|
24.5
kkp
|
745.5992
tsp
|
25
kkp
|
760.81551
tsp
|
25.5
kkp
|
776.03182
tsp
|
26
kkp
|
791.24813
tsp
|
26.5
kkp
|
806.46444
tsp
|
27
kkp
|
821.68075
tsp
|
27.5
kkp
|
836.89706
tsp
|
28
kkp
|
852.11337
tsp
|
28.5
kkp
|
867.32968
tsp
|
29
kkp
|
882.54599
tsp
|
29.5
kkp
|
897.7623
tsp
|
30
kkp
|
912.97861
tsp
|
30.5
kkp
|
928.19492
tsp
|
31
kkp
|
943.41123
tsp
|
31.5
kkp
|
958.62754
tsp
|
32
kkp
|
973.84385
tsp
|
32.5
kkp
|
989.06016
tsp
|
33
kkp
|
1004.27647
tsp
|
33.5
kkp
|
1019.49278
tsp
|
34
kkp
|
1034.70909
tsp
|
34.5
kkp
|
1049.9254
tsp
|
35
kkp
|
1065.14171
tsp
|
35.5
kkp
|
1080.35802
tsp
|
36
kkp
|
1095.57433
tsp
|
36.5
kkp
|
1110.79064
tsp
|
37
kkp
|
1126.00695
tsp
|
37.5
kkp
|
1141.22326
tsp
|
38
kkp
|
1156.43957
tsp
|
38.5
kkp
|
1171.65588
tsp
|
39
kkp
|
1186.87219
tsp
|
39.5
kkp
|
1202.0885
tsp
|
40
kkp
|
1217.30481
tsp
|
40.5
kkp
|
1232.52112
tsp
|
41
kkp
|
1247.73743
tsp
|
41.5
kkp
|
1262.95374
tsp
|
42
kkp
|
1278.17005
tsp
|
42.5
kkp
|
1293.38636
tsp
|
43
kkp
|
1308.60267
tsp
|
43.5
kkp
|
1323.81898
tsp
|
44
kkp
|
1339.03529
tsp
|
44.5
kkp
|
1354.25161
tsp
|
45
kkp
|
1369.46792
tsp
|
45.5
kkp
|
1384.68423
tsp
|
46
kkp
|
1399.90054
tsp
|
46.5
kkp
|
1415.11685
tsp
|
47
kkp
|
1430.33316
tsp
|
47.5
kkp
|
1445.54947
tsp
|
48
kkp
|
1460.76578
tsp
|
48.5
kkp
|
1475.98209
tsp
|
49
kkp
|
1491.1984
tsp
|
49.5
kkp
|
1506.41471
tsp
|
50
kkp
|
1521.63102
tsp
|
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