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.
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.
| Teskedar | Kaffekoppar |
|---|---|
0
tsk
|
0
kkp
|
1
tsk
|
0.0333333
kkp
|
2
tsk
|
0.0666667
kkp
|
3
tsk
|
0.1
kkp
|
4
tsk
|
0.133333
kkp
|
5
tsk
|
0.166667
kkp
|
6
tsk
|
0.2
kkp
|
7
tsk
|
0.233333
kkp
|
8
tsk
|
0.266667
kkp
|
9
tsk
|
0.3
kkp
|
10
tsk
|
0.333333
kkp
|
11
tsk
|
0.366667
kkp
|
12
tsk
|
0.4
kkp
|
13
tsk
|
0.433333
kkp
|
14
tsk
|
0.466667
kkp
|
15
tsk
|
0.5
kkp
|
16
tsk
|
0.533333
kkp
|
17
tsk
|
0.566667
kkp
|
18
tsk
|
0.6
kkp
|
19
tsk
|
0.633333
kkp
|
20
tsk
|
0.666667
kkp
|
21
tsk
|
0.7
kkp
|
22
tsk
|
0.733333
kkp
|
23
tsk
|
0.766667
kkp
|
24
tsk
|
0.8
kkp
|
25
tsk
|
0.833333
kkp
|
26
tsk
|
0.866667
kkp
|
27
tsk
|
0.9
kkp
|
28
tsk
|
0.933333
kkp
|
29
tsk
|
0.966667
kkp
|
30
tsk
|
1
kkp
|
31
tsk
|
1.03333
kkp
|
32
tsk
|
1.06667
kkp
|
33
tsk
|
1.1
kkp
|
34
tsk
|
1.13333
kkp
|
35
tsk
|
1.16667
kkp
|
36
tsk
|
1.2
kkp
|
37
tsk
|
1.23333
kkp
|
38
tsk
|
1.26667
kkp
|
39
tsk
|
1.3
kkp
|
40
tsk
|
1.33333
kkp
|
41
tsk
|
1.36667
kkp
|
42
tsk
|
1.4
kkp
|
43
tsk
|
1.43333
kkp
|
44
tsk
|
1.46667
kkp
|
45
tsk
|
1.5
kkp
|
46
tsk
|
1.53333
kkp
|
47
tsk
|
1.56667
kkp
|
48
tsk
|
1.6
kkp
|
49
tsk
|
1.63333
kkp
|
50
tsk
|
1.66667
kkp
|
51
tsk
|
1.7
kkp
|
52
tsk
|
1.73333
kkp
|
53
tsk
|
1.76667
kkp
|
54
tsk
|
1.8
kkp
|
55
tsk
|
1.83333
kkp
|
56
tsk
|
1.86667
kkp
|
57
tsk
|
1.9
kkp
|
58
tsk
|
1.93333
kkp
|
59
tsk
|
1.96667
kkp
|
60
tsk
|
2
kkp
|
61
tsk
|
2.03333
kkp
|
62
tsk
|
2.06667
kkp
|
63
tsk
|
2.1
kkp
|
64
tsk
|
2.13333
kkp
|
65
tsk
|
2.16667
kkp
|
66
tsk
|
2.2
kkp
|
67
tsk
|
2.23333
kkp
|
68
tsk
|
2.26667
kkp
|
69
tsk
|
2.3
kkp
|
70
tsk
|
2.33333
kkp
|
71
tsk
|
2.36667
kkp
|
72
tsk
|
2.4
kkp
|
73
tsk
|
2.43333
kkp
|
74
tsk
|
2.46667
kkp
|
75
tsk
|
2.5
kkp
|
76
tsk
|
2.53333
kkp
|
77
tsk
|
2.56667
kkp
|
78
tsk
|
2.6
kkp
|
79
tsk
|
2.63333
kkp
|
80
tsk
|
2.66667
kkp
|
81
tsk
|
2.7
kkp
|
82
tsk
|
2.73333
kkp
|
83
tsk
|
2.76667
kkp
|
84
tsk
|
2.8
kkp
|
85
tsk
|
2.83333
kkp
|
86
tsk
|
2.86667
kkp
|
87
tsk
|
2.9
kkp
|
88
tsk
|
2.93333
kkp
|
89
tsk
|
2.96667
kkp
|
90
tsk
|
3
kkp
|
91
tsk
|
3.03333
kkp
|
92
tsk
|
3.06667
kkp
|
93
tsk
|
3.1
kkp
|
94
tsk
|
3.13333
kkp
|
95
tsk
|
3.16667
kkp
|
96
tsk
|
3.2
kkp
|
97
tsk
|
3.23333
kkp
|
98
tsk
|
3.26667
kkp
|
99
tsk
|
3.3
kkp
|
100
tsk
|
3.33333
kkp
|
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