Convert Dessertspoon (US) (dessertspoon) to Minim (US) (minim) instantly.
Dessertspoon (US) to Minim (US) conversion
1 Dessertspoon (US) (dessertspoon) = 160 Minim (US) (minim). To convert Dessertspoon (US) to Minim (US), multiply the value by 160.
| Dessertspoon (US) (dessertspoon) | Minim (US) (minim) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 |
| 2 | 320 |
| 5 | 800 |
| 10 | 1600 |
| 25 | 4000 |
| 50 | 8000 |
| 100 | 16000 |
| 1000 | 160000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Minim (US) are in one Dessertspoon (US)?
One Dessertspoon (US) (dessertspoon) equals 160 Minim (US) (minim).
How do I convert Dessertspoon (US) to Minim (US)?
To convert Dessertspoon (US) to Minim (US), multiply the value by 160.
What is 10 Dessertspoon (US) in Minim (US)?
10 Dessertspoon (US) = 1600 Minim (US).
About these units
Dessertspoon (US) (dessertspoon)
The US dessertspoon, though rarely used today, traditionally equals 2 teaspoons or about 10 mL. Unlike the UK version, it never gained strong cultural traction in American cooking. Most US recipes skip directly from teaspoons to tablespoons, leaving the dessertspoon as a historical curiosity that occasionally appears in antique cookbooks. Despite its near-obsolescence, understanding the dessertspoon is important for culinary historians and those interpreting older domestic manuals.
Minim (US) (minim)
The US minim is defined as 1/60 of a US fluid dram, approximately 0.0616 mL. Similar to the UK minim, it originated in apothecary practice as a standardized alternative to the inconsistent "drop." Minims were used heavily in 18th–19th century American medicine for dosing tinctures, opiates, essential oils, and concentrated extracts. Although it has disappeared from modern pharmaceutical practice, the minim remains relevant for studying early American medical traditions and the evolution of clinical measurement.