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 “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.
| Teaspoons | Kaffekoppar |
|---|---|
0
tsp
|
0
kkp
|
1
tsp
|
0.0328595
kkp
|
2
tsp
|
0.065719
kkp
|
3
tsp
|
0.0985784
kkp
|
4
tsp
|
0.131438
kkp
|
5
tsp
|
0.164297
kkp
|
6
tsp
|
0.197157
kkp
|
7
tsp
|
0.230016
kkp
|
8
tsp
|
0.262876
kkp
|
9
tsp
|
0.295735
kkp
|
10
tsp
|
0.328595
kkp
|
11
tsp
|
0.361454
kkp
|
12
tsp
|
0.394314
kkp
|
13
tsp
|
0.427173
kkp
|
14
tsp
|
0.460033
kkp
|
15
tsp
|
0.492892
kkp
|
16
tsp
|
0.525752
kkp
|
17
tsp
|
0.558611
kkp
|
18
tsp
|
0.591471
kkp
|
19
tsp
|
0.62433
kkp
|
20
tsp
|
0.65719
kkp
|
21
tsp
|
0.690049
kkp
|
22
tsp
|
0.722909
kkp
|
23
tsp
|
0.755768
kkp
|
24
tsp
|
0.788627
kkp
|
25
tsp
|
0.821487
kkp
|
26
tsp
|
0.854346
kkp
|
27
tsp
|
0.887206
kkp
|
28
tsp
|
0.920065
kkp
|
29
tsp
|
0.952925
kkp
|
30
tsp
|
0.985784
kkp
|
31
tsp
|
1.01864
kkp
|
32
tsp
|
1.0515
kkp
|
33
tsp
|
1.08436
kkp
|
34
tsp
|
1.11722
kkp
|
35
tsp
|
1.15008
kkp
|
36
tsp
|
1.18294
kkp
|
37
tsp
|
1.2158
kkp
|
38
tsp
|
1.24866
kkp
|
39
tsp
|
1.28152
kkp
|
40
tsp
|
1.31438
kkp
|
41
tsp
|
1.34724
kkp
|
42
tsp
|
1.3801
kkp
|
43
tsp
|
1.41296
kkp
|
44
tsp
|
1.44582
kkp
|
45
tsp
|
1.47868
kkp
|
46
tsp
|
1.51154
kkp
|
47
tsp
|
1.5444
kkp
|
48
tsp
|
1.57725
kkp
|
49
tsp
|
1.61011
kkp
|
50
tsp
|
1.64297
kkp
|
51
tsp
|
1.67583
kkp
|
52
tsp
|
1.70869
kkp
|
53
tsp
|
1.74155
kkp
|
54
tsp
|
1.77441
kkp
|
55
tsp
|
1.80727
kkp
|
56
tsp
|
1.84013
kkp
|
57
tsp
|
1.87299
kkp
|
58
tsp
|
1.90585
kkp
|
59
tsp
|
1.93871
kkp
|
60
tsp
|
1.97157
kkp
|
61
tsp
|
2.00443
kkp
|
62
tsp
|
2.03729
kkp
|
63
tsp
|
2.07015
kkp
|
64
tsp
|
2.10301
kkp
|
65
tsp
|
2.13587
kkp
|
66
tsp
|
2.16873
kkp
|
67
tsp
|
2.20158
kkp
|
68
tsp
|
2.23444
kkp
|
69
tsp
|
2.2673
kkp
|
70
tsp
|
2.30016
kkp
|
71
tsp
|
2.33302
kkp
|
72
tsp
|
2.36588
kkp
|
73
tsp
|
2.39874
kkp
|
74
tsp
|
2.4316
kkp
|
75
tsp
|
2.46446
kkp
|
76
tsp
|
2.49732
kkp
|
77
tsp
|
2.53018
kkp
|
78
tsp
|
2.56304
kkp
|
79
tsp
|
2.5959
kkp
|
80
tsp
|
2.62876
kkp
|
81
tsp
|
2.66162
kkp
|
82
tsp
|
2.69448
kkp
|
83
tsp
|
2.72734
kkp
|
84
tsp
|
2.7602
kkp
|
85
tsp
|
2.79306
kkp
|
86
tsp
|
2.82592
kkp
|
87
tsp
|
2.85877
kkp
|
88
tsp
|
2.89163
kkp
|
89
tsp
|
2.92449
kkp
|
90
tsp
|
2.95735
kkp
|
91
tsp
|
2.99021
kkp
|
92
tsp
|
3.02307
kkp
|
93
tsp
|
3.05593
kkp
|
94
tsp
|
3.08879
kkp
|
95
tsp
|
3.12165
kkp
|
96
tsp
|
3.15451
kkp
|
97
tsp
|
3.18737
kkp
|
98
tsp
|
3.22023
kkp
|
99
tsp
|
3.25309
kkp
|
100
tsp
|
3.28595
kkp
|
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