What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volume from the UK teaspoon unit to cubic centimeters (cc or cm³), which are equivalent to milliliters. It is designed to assist with accurate small volume measurements in cooking, medicine, and science.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in teaspoons (UK)
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Select the unit 'teaspoon (UK)' as the starting unit
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Choose 'cc [cc, cm^3]' as the target unit
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Click convert to get the volume in cubic centimeters
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Use the result for accurate volume measurement needs
Key Features
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Converts traditional UK teaspoon volumes to cubic centimeters
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Supports measurement use cases in culinary, medical, and lab settings
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Easy-to-use interface for quick input and conversion
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Outputs results in cc which equals milliliters
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Web-based tool accessible from any device
Examples
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2 teaspoons (UK) equals approximately 11.8388 cc
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0.5 teaspoon (UK) converts to around 2.9597 cc
Common Use Cases
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Measuring spices and small ingredient amounts in UK recipes
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Dosing liquid medicines where syringe volumes are in cc
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Recording laboratory reagent volumes using cubic centimeters
Tips & Best Practices
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Use standard measuring spoons for consistency in cooking
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For medical dosing, prefer dedicated dosing devices over teaspoons
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Remember that the UK teaspoon has historical and modern variations
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Use the conversion for traditional UK teaspoon values for accuracy
Limitations
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Modern UK usage sometimes applies a 5 mL teaspoon, differing from traditional volume
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Teaspoons are informal dosing tools and not ideal for precise medical measurements
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Conversion is based on the traditional UK teaspoon volume and may not apply to metric teaspoons
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the UK teaspoon volume used in this conversion?
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This conversion uses the traditional UK teaspoon defined as 1/6 of an imperial fluid ounce, approximately 5.919 cc.
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Can I use this tool for medical dosing?
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While the conversion helps estimate volumes, it is recommended to use dedicated dosing devices for accurate medical measurements.
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Is 1 cc equal to 1 milliliter?
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Yes, 1 cubic centimeter (cc) is exactly equal to 1 milliliter (mL), making them interchangeable.
Key Terminology
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Teaspoon (UK)
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A traditional UK culinary volume measure, historically 1/6 of an imperial fluid ounce, approximately 5.919 cc.
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Cc (cubic centimeter)
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A metric unit of volume equal to the volume of a 1 cm cube, exactly equal to 1 milliliter.