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 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.
| Teskedar | Litres |
|---|---|
0
tsk
|
0
l
|
1
tsk
|
0.005
l
|
2
tsk
|
0.01
l
|
3
tsk
|
0.015
l
|
4
tsk
|
0.02
l
|
5
tsk
|
0.025
l
|
6
tsk
|
0.03
l
|
7
tsk
|
0.035
l
|
8
tsk
|
0.04
l
|
9
tsk
|
0.045
l
|
10
tsk
|
0.05
l
|
11
tsk
|
0.055
l
|
12
tsk
|
0.06
l
|
13
tsk
|
0.065
l
|
14
tsk
|
0.07
l
|
15
tsk
|
0.075
l
|
16
tsk
|
0.08
l
|
17
tsk
|
0.085
l
|
18
tsk
|
0.09
l
|
19
tsk
|
0.095
l
|
20
tsk
|
0.1
l
|
21
tsk
|
0.105
l
|
22
tsk
|
0.11
l
|
23
tsk
|
0.115
l
|
24
tsk
|
0.12
l
|
25
tsk
|
0.125
l
|
26
tsk
|
0.13
l
|
27
tsk
|
0.135
l
|
28
tsk
|
0.14
l
|
29
tsk
|
0.145
l
|
30
tsk
|
0.15
l
|
31
tsk
|
0.155
l
|
32
tsk
|
0.16
l
|
33
tsk
|
0.165
l
|
34
tsk
|
0.17
l
|
35
tsk
|
0.175
l
|
36
tsk
|
0.18
l
|
37
tsk
|
0.185
l
|
38
tsk
|
0.19
l
|
39
tsk
|
0.195
l
|
40
tsk
|
0.2
l
|
41
tsk
|
0.205
l
|
42
tsk
|
0.21
l
|
43
tsk
|
0.215
l
|
44
tsk
|
0.22
l
|
45
tsk
|
0.225
l
|
46
tsk
|
0.23
l
|
47
tsk
|
0.235
l
|
48
tsk
|
0.24
l
|
49
tsk
|
0.245
l
|
50
tsk
|
0.25
l
|
51
tsk
|
0.255
l
|
52
tsk
|
0.26
l
|
53
tsk
|
0.265
l
|
54
tsk
|
0.27
l
|
55
tsk
|
0.275
l
|
56
tsk
|
0.28
l
|
57
tsk
|
0.285
l
|
58
tsk
|
0.29
l
|
59
tsk
|
0.295
l
|
60
tsk
|
0.3
l
|
61
tsk
|
0.305
l
|
62
tsk
|
0.31
l
|
63
tsk
|
0.315
l
|
64
tsk
|
0.32
l
|
65
tsk
|
0.325
l
|
66
tsk
|
0.33
l
|
67
tsk
|
0.335
l
|
68
tsk
|
0.34
l
|
69
tsk
|
0.345
l
|
70
tsk
|
0.35
l
|
71
tsk
|
0.355
l
|
72
tsk
|
0.36
l
|
73
tsk
|
0.365
l
|
74
tsk
|
0.37
l
|
75
tsk
|
0.375
l
|
76
tsk
|
0.38
l
|
77
tsk
|
0.385
l
|
78
tsk
|
0.39
l
|
79
tsk
|
0.395
l
|
80
tsk
|
0.4
l
|
81
tsk
|
0.405
l
|
82
tsk
|
0.41
l
|
83
tsk
|
0.415
l
|
84
tsk
|
0.42
l
|
85
tsk
|
0.425
l
|
86
tsk
|
0.43
l
|
87
tsk
|
0.435
l
|
88
tsk
|
0.44
l
|
89
tsk
|
0.445
l
|
90
tsk
|
0.45
l
|
91
tsk
|
0.455
l
|
92
tsk
|
0.46
l
|
93
tsk
|
0.465
l
|
94
tsk
|
0.47
l
|
95
tsk
|
0.475
l
|
96
tsk
|
0.48
l
|
97
tsk
|
0.485
l
|
98
tsk
|
0.49
l
|
99
tsk
|
0.495
l
|
100
tsk
|
0.5
l
|
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