The millilitre, often abbreviated as mL, is a unit of volume in the metric system that’s equal to one-thousandth of a litre. It may surprise you that it’s nearly equivalent to the volume of a cubic centimetre, making it an essential unit of measurement in scientific experiments and medical dosages where precision is crucial. The millilitre is so versatile that it’s used globally in fields ranging from cooking to medicine, facilitating seamless communication in recipes and prescriptions regardless of the metric- or customary-system background of the user.
Interestingly, millilitres also play a pivotal role in sustainable practices. They are often used in eco-friendly product packaging to measure small quantities, promoting the reduction of waste. Whether you’re measuring out the perfect espresso shot or determining your daily water intake, the millilitre helps bring exactitude and simplicity to everyday tasks, seamlessly bridging cultures and disciplines.
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.
| Millilitres | Teskedar |
|---|---|
0
ml
|
0
tsk
|
10
ml
|
2
tsk
|
20
ml
|
4
tsk
|
30
ml
|
6
tsk
|
40
ml
|
8
tsk
|
50
ml
|
10
tsk
|
60
ml
|
12
tsk
|
70
ml
|
14
tsk
|
80
ml
|
16
tsk
|
90
ml
|
18
tsk
|
100
ml
|
20
tsk
|
110
ml
|
22
tsk
|
120
ml
|
24
tsk
|
130
ml
|
26
tsk
|
140
ml
|
28
tsk
|
150
ml
|
30
tsk
|
160
ml
|
32
tsk
|
170
ml
|
34
tsk
|
180
ml
|
36
tsk
|
190
ml
|
38
tsk
|
200
ml
|
40
tsk
|
210
ml
|
42
tsk
|
220
ml
|
44
tsk
|
230
ml
|
46
tsk
|
240
ml
|
48
tsk
|
250
ml
|
50
tsk
|
260
ml
|
52
tsk
|
270
ml
|
54
tsk
|
280
ml
|
56
tsk
|
290
ml
|
58
tsk
|
300
ml
|
60
tsk
|
310
ml
|
62
tsk
|
320
ml
|
64
tsk
|
330
ml
|
66
tsk
|
340
ml
|
68
tsk
|
350
ml
|
70
tsk
|
360
ml
|
72
tsk
|
370
ml
|
74
tsk
|
380
ml
|
76
tsk
|
390
ml
|
78
tsk
|
400
ml
|
80
tsk
|
410
ml
|
82
tsk
|
420
ml
|
84
tsk
|
430
ml
|
86
tsk
|
440
ml
|
88
tsk
|
450
ml
|
90
tsk
|
460
ml
|
92
tsk
|
470
ml
|
94
tsk
|
480
ml
|
96
tsk
|
490
ml
|
98
tsk
|
500
ml
|
100
tsk
|
510
ml
|
102
tsk
|
520
ml
|
104
tsk
|
530
ml
|
106
tsk
|
540
ml
|
108
tsk
|
550
ml
|
110
tsk
|
560
ml
|
112
tsk
|
570
ml
|
114
tsk
|
580
ml
|
116
tsk
|
590
ml
|
118
tsk
|
600
ml
|
120
tsk
|
610
ml
|
122
tsk
|
620
ml
|
124
tsk
|
630
ml
|
126
tsk
|
640
ml
|
128
tsk
|
650
ml
|
130
tsk
|
660
ml
|
132
tsk
|
670
ml
|
134
tsk
|
680
ml
|
136
tsk
|
690
ml
|
138
tsk
|
700
ml
|
140
tsk
|
710
ml
|
142
tsk
|
720
ml
|
144
tsk
|
730
ml
|
146
tsk
|
740
ml
|
148
tsk
|
750
ml
|
150
tsk
|
760
ml
|
152
tsk
|
770
ml
|
154
tsk
|
780
ml
|
156
tsk
|
790
ml
|
158
tsk
|
800
ml
|
160
tsk
|
810
ml
|
162
tsk
|
820
ml
|
164
tsk
|
830
ml
|
166
tsk
|
840
ml
|
168
tsk
|
850
ml
|
170
tsk
|
860
ml
|
172
tsk
|
870
ml
|
174
tsk
|
880
ml
|
176
tsk
|
890
ml
|
178
tsk
|
900
ml
|
180
tsk
|
910
ml
|
182
tsk
|
920
ml
|
184
tsk
|
930
ml
|
186
tsk
|
940
ml
|
188
tsk
|
950
ml
|
190
tsk
|
960
ml
|
192
tsk
|
970
ml
|
194
tsk
|
980
ml
|
196
tsk
|
990
ml
|
198
tsk
|
1000
ml
|
200
tsk
|
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