Convert Teaspoons to Milliliters
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Converting Teaspoons to Milliliters
Converting teaspoons to milliliters is essential in cooking, baking, and medicine, particularly for small quantities where precision is important or when following recipes from different measurement systems.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between US teaspoons and milliliters is: 1 US teaspoon = 4.92892 milliliters. To convert a volume in teaspoons to milliliters, multiply the teaspoon value by 4.92892.
Common Conversion Values
| Teaspoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.93 |
| 2 | 9.86 |
| 3 | 14.79 |
| 4 | 19.72 |
| 8 | 39.43 |
Unit Definitions
Teaspoons
The teaspoon (symbol: tsp or t) is a volume unit used in cooking and medicine. In the US, one teaspoon is defined as 1/3 tablespoon or 1/48 cup, which is approximately 4.92892 milliliters.
Milliliters
The milliliter (symbol: mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter (cm³). It is commonly used for measuring small volumes of liquids in cooking, medicine, and science.
Historical Context
The teaspoon as a cooking measurement has been used for centuries, though its exact volume varies by country. The US teaspoon was standardized in the early 20th century. The milliliter was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution.