Definition: A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter (0.001 liters).
History/origin: The milliliter was introduced with the metric system in the late 18th century.
Current use: Milliliters are widely used globally for measuring small liquid volumes in cooking, medicine, and science.
Definition: A teaspoon is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or approximately 4.92892 milliliters.
History/origin: The teaspoon measurement originates from traditional cooking measurements and household spoons.
Current use: Teaspoons are widely used in recipes and food measurements primarily in the US and some other countries.
| Milliliters [ml] | Teaspoons [tsp] |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.203 |
| 5 | 1.014 |
| 10 | 2.029 |
| 15 | 3.043 |
| 20 | 4.058 |
| 50 | 10.144 |
| 100 | 20.288 |
| 250 | 50.721 |
| 500 | 101.442 |
| 1000 | 202.884 |
1 milliliter ≈ 0.202884 teaspoons
1 teaspoon = 4.92892 milliliters
Example: convert 15 milliliters to teaspoons:
15 ÷ 4.92892 ≈ 3.044 teaspoons