Convert Minim (US) (minim) to Dessertspoon (US) (dessertspoon) instantly.
Minim (US) to Dessertspoon (US) conversion
1 Minim (US) (minim) = 0.00625 Dessertspoon (US) (dessertspoon). To convert Minim (US) to Dessertspoon (US), multiply the value by 0.00625.
| Minim (US) (minim) | Dessertspoon (US) (dessertspoon) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00625 |
| 2 | 0.0125 |
| 5 | 0.03125 |
| 10 | 0.0625 |
| 25 | 0.15625 |
| 50 | 0.3125 |
| 100 | 0.625 |
| 1000 | 6.25 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Dessertspoon (US) are in one Minim (US)?
One Minim (US) (minim) equals 0.00625 Dessertspoon (US) (dessertspoon).
How do I convert Minim (US) to Dessertspoon (US)?
To convert Minim (US) to Dessertspoon (US), multiply the value by 0.00625.
What is 10 Minim (US) in Dessertspoon (US)?
10 Minim (US) = 0.0625 Dessertspoon (US).
About these units
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.
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.