metric conversions
abbreviation key
tsp = teaspoon
tbsp = tablespoon
dsp = dessert spoon
u.s. standard u.k.
1⁄4 tsp 1⁄4 tsp (scant)
1⁄2 tsp 1⁄2 tsp (scant)
3⁄4 tsp 1⁄2 tsp (rounded)
1 tsp 3⁄4 tsp (slightly rounded)
1 tbsp 21⁄2 tsp
1⁄4 cup 1⁄4 cup minus 1 dsp
1⁄3 cup 1⁄4 cup plus 1 tsp
1⁄2 cup 1⁄3 cup plus 2 dsp
2⁄3 cup 1⁄2 cup plus 1 tbsp
3⁄4 cup 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tbsp
1 cup 3⁄4 cup and 2 dsp