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.
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.
| Teaspoons | Decilitres |
|---|---|
0
tsp
|
0
dl
|
1
tsp
|
0.0492892
dl
|
2
tsp
|
0.0985784
dl
|
3
tsp
|
0.147868
dl
|
4
tsp
|
0.197157
dl
|
5
tsp
|
0.246446
dl
|
6
tsp
|
0.295735
dl
|
7
tsp
|
0.345025
dl
|
8
tsp
|
0.394314
dl
|
9
tsp
|
0.443603
dl
|
10
tsp
|
0.492892
dl
|
11
tsp
|
0.542181
dl
|
12
tsp
|
0.591471
dl
|
13
tsp
|
0.64076
dl
|
14
tsp
|
0.690049
dl
|
15
tsp
|
0.739338
dl
|
16
tsp
|
0.788627
dl
|
17
tsp
|
0.837917
dl
|
18
tsp
|
0.887206
dl
|
19
tsp
|
0.936495
dl
|
20
tsp
|
0.985784
dl
|
21
tsp
|
1.03507
dl
|
22
tsp
|
1.08436
dl
|
23
tsp
|
1.13365
dl
|
24
tsp
|
1.18294
dl
|
25
tsp
|
1.23223
dl
|
26
tsp
|
1.28152
dl
|
27
tsp
|
1.33081
dl
|
28
tsp
|
1.3801
dl
|
29
tsp
|
1.42939
dl
|
30
tsp
|
1.47868
dl
|
31
tsp
|
1.52797
dl
|
32
tsp
|
1.57725
dl
|
33
tsp
|
1.62654
dl
|
34
tsp
|
1.67583
dl
|
35
tsp
|
1.72512
dl
|
36
tsp
|
1.77441
dl
|
37
tsp
|
1.8237
dl
|
38
tsp
|
1.87299
dl
|
39
tsp
|
1.92228
dl
|
40
tsp
|
1.97157
dl
|
41
tsp
|
2.02086
dl
|
42
tsp
|
2.07015
dl
|
43
tsp
|
2.11944
dl
|
44
tsp
|
2.16873
dl
|
45
tsp
|
2.21801
dl
|
46
tsp
|
2.2673
dl
|
47
tsp
|
2.31659
dl
|
48
tsp
|
2.36588
dl
|
49
tsp
|
2.41517
dl
|
50
tsp
|
2.46446
dl
|
51
tsp
|
2.51375
dl
|
52
tsp
|
2.56304
dl
|
53
tsp
|
2.61233
dl
|
54
tsp
|
2.66162
dl
|
55
tsp
|
2.71091
dl
|
56
tsp
|
2.7602
dl
|
57
tsp
|
2.80949
dl
|
58
tsp
|
2.85877
dl
|
59
tsp
|
2.90806
dl
|
60
tsp
|
2.95735
dl
|
61
tsp
|
3.00664
dl
|
62
tsp
|
3.05593
dl
|
63
tsp
|
3.10522
dl
|
64
tsp
|
3.15451
dl
|
65
tsp
|
3.2038
dl
|
66
tsp
|
3.25309
dl
|
67
tsp
|
3.30238
dl
|
68
tsp
|
3.35167
dl
|
69
tsp
|
3.40096
dl
|
70
tsp
|
3.45025
dl
|
71
tsp
|
3.49953
dl
|
72
tsp
|
3.54882
dl
|
73
tsp
|
3.59811
dl
|
74
tsp
|
3.6474
dl
|
75
tsp
|
3.69669
dl
|
76
tsp
|
3.74598
dl
|
77
tsp
|
3.79527
dl
|
78
tsp
|
3.84456
dl
|
79
tsp
|
3.89385
dl
|
80
tsp
|
3.94314
dl
|
81
tsp
|
3.99243
dl
|
82
tsp
|
4.04172
dl
|
83
tsp
|
4.091
dl
|
84
tsp
|
4.14029
dl
|
85
tsp
|
4.18958
dl
|
86
tsp
|
4.23887
dl
|
87
tsp
|
4.28816
dl
|
88
tsp
|
4.33745
dl
|
89
tsp
|
4.38674
dl
|
90
tsp
|
4.43603
dl
|
91
tsp
|
4.48532
dl
|
92
tsp
|
4.53461
dl
|
93
tsp
|
4.5839
dl
|
94
tsp
|
4.63319
dl
|
95
tsp
|
4.68248
dl
|
96
tsp
|
4.73176
dl
|
97
tsp
|
4.78105
dl
|
98
tsp
|
4.83034
dl
|
99
tsp
|
4.87963
dl
|
100
tsp
|
4.92892
dl
|
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