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 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.
| Teskedar | Millilitres |
|---|---|
0
tsk
|
0
ml
|
1
tsk
|
5
ml
|
2
tsk
|
10
ml
|
3
tsk
|
15
ml
|
4
tsk
|
20
ml
|
5
tsk
|
25
ml
|
6
tsk
|
30
ml
|
7
tsk
|
35
ml
|
8
tsk
|
40
ml
|
9
tsk
|
45
ml
|
10
tsk
|
50
ml
|
11
tsk
|
55
ml
|
12
tsk
|
60
ml
|
13
tsk
|
65
ml
|
14
tsk
|
70
ml
|
15
tsk
|
75
ml
|
16
tsk
|
80
ml
|
17
tsk
|
85
ml
|
18
tsk
|
90
ml
|
19
tsk
|
95
ml
|
20
tsk
|
100
ml
|
21
tsk
|
105
ml
|
22
tsk
|
110
ml
|
23
tsk
|
115
ml
|
24
tsk
|
120
ml
|
25
tsk
|
125
ml
|
26
tsk
|
130
ml
|
27
tsk
|
135
ml
|
28
tsk
|
140
ml
|
29
tsk
|
145
ml
|
30
tsk
|
150
ml
|
31
tsk
|
155
ml
|
32
tsk
|
160
ml
|
33
tsk
|
165
ml
|
34
tsk
|
170
ml
|
35
tsk
|
175
ml
|
36
tsk
|
180
ml
|
37
tsk
|
185
ml
|
38
tsk
|
190
ml
|
39
tsk
|
195
ml
|
40
tsk
|
200
ml
|
41
tsk
|
205
ml
|
42
tsk
|
210
ml
|
43
tsk
|
215
ml
|
44
tsk
|
220
ml
|
45
tsk
|
225
ml
|
46
tsk
|
230
ml
|
47
tsk
|
235
ml
|
48
tsk
|
240
ml
|
49
tsk
|
245
ml
|
50
tsk
|
250
ml
|
51
tsk
|
255
ml
|
52
tsk
|
260
ml
|
53
tsk
|
265
ml
|
54
tsk
|
270
ml
|
55
tsk
|
275
ml
|
56
tsk
|
280
ml
|
57
tsk
|
285
ml
|
58
tsk
|
290
ml
|
59
tsk
|
295
ml
|
60
tsk
|
300
ml
|
61
tsk
|
305
ml
|
62
tsk
|
310
ml
|
63
tsk
|
315
ml
|
64
tsk
|
320
ml
|
65
tsk
|
325
ml
|
66
tsk
|
330
ml
|
67
tsk
|
335
ml
|
68
tsk
|
340
ml
|
69
tsk
|
345
ml
|
70
tsk
|
350
ml
|
71
tsk
|
355
ml
|
72
tsk
|
360
ml
|
73
tsk
|
365
ml
|
74
tsk
|
370
ml
|
75
tsk
|
375
ml
|
76
tsk
|
380
ml
|
77
tsk
|
385
ml
|
78
tsk
|
390
ml
|
79
tsk
|
395
ml
|
80
tsk
|
400
ml
|
81
tsk
|
405
ml
|
82
tsk
|
410
ml
|
83
tsk
|
415
ml
|
84
tsk
|
420
ml
|
85
tsk
|
425
ml
|
86
tsk
|
430
ml
|
87
tsk
|
435
ml
|
88
tsk
|
440
ml
|
89
tsk
|
445
ml
|
90
tsk
|
450
ml
|
91
tsk
|
455
ml
|
92
tsk
|
460
ml
|
93
tsk
|
465
ml
|
94
tsk
|
470
ml
|
95
tsk
|
475
ml
|
96
tsk
|
480
ml
|
97
tsk
|
485
ml
|
98
tsk
|
490
ml
|
99
tsk
|
495
ml
|
100
tsk
|
500
ml
|
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