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 “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.
| Kaffekoppar | Teskedar |
|---|---|
0
kkp
|
0
tsk
|
0.5
kkp
|
15
tsk
|
1
kkp
|
30
tsk
|
1.5
kkp
|
45
tsk
|
2
kkp
|
60
tsk
|
2.5
kkp
|
75
tsk
|
3
kkp
|
90
tsk
|
3.5
kkp
|
105
tsk
|
4
kkp
|
120
tsk
|
4.5
kkp
|
135
tsk
|
5
kkp
|
150
tsk
|
5.5
kkp
|
165
tsk
|
6
kkp
|
180
tsk
|
6.5
kkp
|
195
tsk
|
7
kkp
|
210
tsk
|
7.5
kkp
|
225
tsk
|
8
kkp
|
240
tsk
|
8.5
kkp
|
255
tsk
|
9
kkp
|
270
tsk
|
9.5
kkp
|
285
tsk
|
10
kkp
|
300
tsk
|
10.5
kkp
|
315
tsk
|
11
kkp
|
330
tsk
|
11.5
kkp
|
345
tsk
|
12
kkp
|
360
tsk
|
12.5
kkp
|
375
tsk
|
13
kkp
|
390
tsk
|
13.5
kkp
|
405
tsk
|
14
kkp
|
420
tsk
|
14.5
kkp
|
435
tsk
|
15
kkp
|
450
tsk
|
15.5
kkp
|
465
tsk
|
16
kkp
|
480
tsk
|
16.5
kkp
|
495
tsk
|
17
kkp
|
510
tsk
|
17.5
kkp
|
525
tsk
|
18
kkp
|
540
tsk
|
18.5
kkp
|
555
tsk
|
19
kkp
|
570
tsk
|
19.5
kkp
|
585
tsk
|
20
kkp
|
600
tsk
|
20.5
kkp
|
615
tsk
|
21
kkp
|
630
tsk
|
21.5
kkp
|
645
tsk
|
22
kkp
|
660
tsk
|
22.5
kkp
|
675
tsk
|
23
kkp
|
690
tsk
|
23.5
kkp
|
705
tsk
|
24
kkp
|
720
tsk
|
24.5
kkp
|
735
tsk
|
25
kkp
|
750
tsk
|
25.5
kkp
|
765
tsk
|
26
kkp
|
780
tsk
|
26.5
kkp
|
795
tsk
|
27
kkp
|
810
tsk
|
27.5
kkp
|
825
tsk
|
28
kkp
|
840
tsk
|
28.5
kkp
|
855
tsk
|
29
kkp
|
870
tsk
|
29.5
kkp
|
885
tsk
|
30
kkp
|
900
tsk
|
30.5
kkp
|
915
tsk
|
31
kkp
|
930
tsk
|
31.5
kkp
|
945
tsk
|
32
kkp
|
960
tsk
|
32.5
kkp
|
975
tsk
|
33
kkp
|
990
tsk
|
33.5
kkp
|
1005
tsk
|
34
kkp
|
1020
tsk
|
34.5
kkp
|
1035
tsk
|
35
kkp
|
1050
tsk
|
35.5
kkp
|
1065
tsk
|
36
kkp
|
1080
tsk
|
36.5
kkp
|
1095
tsk
|
37
kkp
|
1110
tsk
|
37.5
kkp
|
1125
tsk
|
38
kkp
|
1140
tsk
|
38.5
kkp
|
1155
tsk
|
39
kkp
|
1170
tsk
|
39.5
kkp
|
1185
tsk
|
40
kkp
|
1200
tsk
|
40.5
kkp
|
1215
tsk
|
41
kkp
|
1230
tsk
|
41.5
kkp
|
1245
tsk
|
42
kkp
|
1260
tsk
|
42.5
kkp
|
1275
tsk
|
43
kkp
|
1290
tsk
|
43.5
kkp
|
1305
tsk
|
44
kkp
|
1320
tsk
|
44.5
kkp
|
1335
tsk
|
45
kkp
|
1350
tsk
|
45.5
kkp
|
1365
tsk
|
46
kkp
|
1380
tsk
|
46.5
kkp
|
1395
tsk
|
47
kkp
|
1410
tsk
|
47.5
kkp
|
1425
tsk
|
48
kkp
|
1440
tsk
|
48.5
kkp
|
1455
tsk
|
49
kkp
|
1470
tsk
|
49.5
kkp
|
1485
tsk
|
50
kkp
|
1500
tsk
|
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