The litre (or liter) is a fascinating metric unit of volume predominantly used for measuring liquids. Curiously, while it is synonymous with the metric litre, it is not an official unit in the International System of Units (SI); instead, it is accepted for use with the SI due to its practicality. Originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density, the litre provides a tangible connection between volume and weight, emphasizing the interrelationship of these physical properties.
Despite its widespread application in everyday life, such as in beverages and fuels, the litre’s versatility extends beyond terrestrial boundaries. It plays a crucial role in astrobiology, where scientists explore celestial bodies for signs of water, often in volumes measured by litres or their scientific counterpart, cubic decimetres. Whether quenching thirst or exploring the cosmos, the litre connects us to the natural world in multifaceted ways.
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.
Litres | Teskedar |
---|---|
0
l
|
0
tsk
|
1
l
|
200
tsk
|
2
l
|
400
tsk
|
3
l
|
600
tsk
|
4
l
|
800
tsk
|
5
l
|
1000
tsk
|
6
l
|
1200
tsk
|
7
l
|
1400
tsk
|
8
l
|
1600
tsk
|
9
l
|
1800
tsk
|
10
l
|
2000
tsk
|
11
l
|
2200
tsk
|
12
l
|
2400
tsk
|
13
l
|
2600
tsk
|
14
l
|
2800
tsk
|
15
l
|
3000
tsk
|
16
l
|
3200
tsk
|
17
l
|
3400
tsk
|
18
l
|
3600
tsk
|
19
l
|
3800
tsk
|
20
l
|
4000
tsk
|
21
l
|
4200
tsk
|
22
l
|
4400
tsk
|
23
l
|
4600
tsk
|
24
l
|
4800
tsk
|
25
l
|
5000
tsk
|
26
l
|
5200
tsk
|
27
l
|
5400
tsk
|
28
l
|
5600
tsk
|
29
l
|
5800
tsk
|
30
l
|
6000
tsk
|
31
l
|
6200
tsk
|
32
l
|
6400
tsk
|
33
l
|
6600
tsk
|
34
l
|
6800
tsk
|
35
l
|
7000
tsk
|
36
l
|
7200
tsk
|
37
l
|
7400
tsk
|
38
l
|
7600
tsk
|
39
l
|
7800
tsk
|
40
l
|
8000
tsk
|
41
l
|
8200
tsk
|
42
l
|
8400
tsk
|
43
l
|
8600
tsk
|
44
l
|
8800
tsk
|
45
l
|
9000
tsk
|
46
l
|
9200
tsk
|
47
l
|
9400
tsk
|
48
l
|
9600
tsk
|
49
l
|
9800
tsk
|
50
l
|
10000
tsk
|
51
l
|
10200
tsk
|
52
l
|
10400
tsk
|
53
l
|
10600
tsk
|
54
l
|
10800
tsk
|
55
l
|
11000
tsk
|
56
l
|
11200
tsk
|
57
l
|
11400
tsk
|
58
l
|
11600
tsk
|
59
l
|
11800
tsk
|
60
l
|
12000
tsk
|
61
l
|
12200
tsk
|
62
l
|
12400
tsk
|
63
l
|
12600
tsk
|
64
l
|
12800
tsk
|
65
l
|
13000
tsk
|
66
l
|
13200
tsk
|
67
l
|
13400
tsk
|
68
l
|
13600
tsk
|
69
l
|
13800
tsk
|
70
l
|
14000
tsk
|
71
l
|
14200
tsk
|
72
l
|
14400
tsk
|
73
l
|
14600
tsk
|
74
l
|
14800
tsk
|
75
l
|
15000
tsk
|
76
l
|
15200
tsk
|
77
l
|
15400
tsk
|
78
l
|
15600
tsk
|
79
l
|
15800
tsk
|
80
l
|
16000
tsk
|
81
l
|
16200
tsk
|
82
l
|
16400
tsk
|
83
l
|
16600
tsk
|
84
l
|
16800
tsk
|
85
l
|
17000
tsk
|
86
l
|
17200
tsk
|
87
l
|
17400
tsk
|
88
l
|
17600
tsk
|
89
l
|
17800
tsk
|
90
l
|
18000
tsk
|
91
l
|
18200
tsk
|
92
l
|
18400
tsk
|
93
l
|
18600
tsk
|
94
l
|
18800
tsk
|
95
l
|
19000
tsk
|
96
l
|
19200
tsk
|
97
l
|
19400
tsk
|
98
l
|
19600
tsk
|
99
l
|
19800
tsk
|
100
l
|
20000
tsk
|
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