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teaspoons to pounds
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1 tsp 0.0109 lb
2 tsp 0.0217 lb
3 tsp 0.0326 lb
4 tsp 0.0435 lb
5 tsp 0.0543 lb
6 tsp 0.0652 lb
7 tsp 0.0761 lb
8 tsp 0.0869 lb
9 tsp 0.0978 lb
10 tsp 0.1087 lb
11 tsp 0.1195 lb
12 tsp 0.1304 lb
13 tsp 0.1413 lb
14 tsp 0.1521 lb
15 tsp 0.163 lb
16 tsp 0.1739 lb
17 tsp 0.1847 lb
18 tsp 0.1956 lb
19 tsp 0.2065 lb
20 tsp 0.2173 lb

How to convert

1 teaspoon (tsp) = 0.010866412 pound (lb). Teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of Volume used in Cooking system. Pound (lb) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system. Please note this is volume to weight conversion, this conversion is valid only for pure water at temperature 4 °C.
US oz = 2 US tbsp = 28.349523125 g
US fl oz = 29.5735295625 ml (milliliters) = 29.5735295625 g (grams) of pure water at temperature 4 °C.
US cup = 8 fl oz = 236.5882365 ml (milliliters) = 236.5882365 g (grams) of pure water at temperature 4 °C.

Teaspoons: A Unit of Volume

Teaspoons are a unit of volume that are used to measure small amounts of liquids, such as water, milk, oil, vinegar, etc. They are also used to measure some dry ingredients, such as sugar, salt, baking powder, etc. They are different from tablespoons, which are a larger unit of volume. Teaspoons are also different from fluid ounces, which are a larger unit of volume. Teaspoons are also different from barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), which is a unit of energy based on the approximate energy released by burning one barrel of crude oil.

Definition of Teaspoons

A teaspoon is defined as 5 milliliters (ml) in the metric system of measurement. It is equivalent to 0.1667 fluid ounces or 0.0208 cups in the US customary system. A teaspoon is also equal to 0.1758 imperial cups or 0.0014 imperial gallons in the imperial system.

History of Teaspoons

The origin of the term teaspoon as a unit of measure is uncertain, but it may have derived from the French word cuiller à thé, which means a spoon for tea. Spoons have been used since ancient times to eat and serve various foods, especially liquids and soft solids. The size and shape of spoons varied depending on the type and quantity of the foods, the availability of materials, and the customs of different regions and countries.

The use of teaspoons as a unit of measure dates back to the medieval times, when the European system of measurement was established. The standard size of these spoons was about 5 ml, which was also the size of a dram, a unit of measure for apothecaries and pharmacists. The teaspoon was convenient for measuring and dispensing small amounts of liquids and powders for medicinal purposes.

The use of teaspoons as a unit of measure continued until the 20th century, when the metric system of measurement was adopted in most countries. The teaspoon was gradually replaced by units such as milliliters, grams, etc. However, some countries and regions still use teaspoons for certain types of liquids and dry ingredients, especially in cooking and baking.

How to Convert Teaspoons

To convert teaspoons to other units of volume, one can use the following formulas:

  • To convert teaspoons to milliliters: multiply by 5
  • To convert teaspoons to fluid ounces: multiply by 0.1667
  • To convert teaspoons to cups: multiply by 0.0208
  • To convert teaspoons to gallons (US): multiply by 0.001302
  • To convert teaspoons to gallons (UK): multiply by 0.0014
  • To convert teaspoons to BOE: divide by 15950

Where Teaspoons are Used

Teaspoons are mainly used in cooking and baking in some countries and regions that still use the US customary system or the imperial system of measurement. They are often used for measuring and adding liquids such as water, milk, oil, vinegar, etc., and dry ingredients such as sugar, salt, baking powder, etc., to recipes.

In some countries that use the metric system of measurement, such as Canada and Australia, teaspoons are sometimes used as an informal or approximate unit of volume for certain types of liquids and dry ingredients. For example, in Canada, maple syrup is sometimes sold by the teaspoon, which is equivalent to about 5 ml or 0.005 liters.

In some countries that have their own traditional units of volume based on spoons or similar utensils, such as India and China, teaspoons are not commonly used or recognized. Instead, they use units such as chhatak (about 59 ml), chammach (about 10 ml), or shao (about 15 ml).

Example Conversions of Teaspoons to Other Units

Here are some examples of converting teaspoons to other units of volume:

  • 1 teaspoon = 5 milliliters
  • 2 teaspoons = 0.3333 fluid ounces
  • 3 teaspoons = 0.0625 cups
  • 4 teaspoons = 0.005208 gallons (US)
  • 5 teaspoons = 0.007 gallons (UK)
  • 6 teaspoons = 0.000376 BOE
  • 7 teaspoons = 0.000439 BOE.
US teaspoon can be abbreviated as t., ts., tsp. or tspn. one teaspoon as a unit of culinary measure is 1/3 tablespoon, that is, ~4.93 mL. For labeling on food packages in the U.S., the teaspoon is defined by FDA as 5 mL precisely.

Pounds: A Unit of Weight

Definition of the Pound

A pound is a unit of weight that measures how much force an object or substance exerts on a scale due to gravity. It is equal to 0.45359237 kilograms, or 16 ounces, or 7000 grains. One pound can also be written as lb or lbs.

History of the Pound

The pound was originally defined in ancient Rome as the mass of a bronze bar called a libra, which was divided into 12 ounces. The libra was later adopted by various regions and countries in Europe, such as England, France and Germany, with different values and subdivisions.

The pound as we know it today is based on the avoirdupois system, which was developed in the 13th century in France and England. The avoirdupois pound was standardized in 1959 by an international agreement among the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

The pound, as well as other units of weight, such as the ounce and the ton, were introduced in the 19th century as part of the imperial system of measurement that aimed to unify the units used in the British Empire. The pound was officially adopted by the International System of Units (SI) in 1960 as one of the seven base units.

How to Convert Pounds

To convert pounds to other units of weight, we need to use conversion factors that relate the pound to the desired unit. For example, to convert pounds to kilograms, we need to know that one kilogram is equal to 2.2046226218 pounds. Therefore, one pound is equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.

Here are some common conversion factors for pounds:

  • 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg
  • 1 lb = 16 oz
  • 1 lb = 7000 gr
  • 1 lb = 0.0005 t
  • 1 lb = 0.0714285714 st

To convert from other units of weight to pounds, we need to use the inverse of these conversion factors. For example, to convert kilograms to pounds, we need to multiply by 2.2046226218.

Where Pounds are Used

The pound is a unit of weight that is widely used in the United States and some other countries that have historical ties with Britain, such as Canada and Australia. It is commonly used to measure the weight of people, animals, food, clothes and other everyday items. For example, an average adult male in the United States has a weight of about 198 lbs.

The pound is also used to measure some physical quantities such as force, pressure and torque. For example, one pound-force (lbf) is equal to one pound times the standard acceleration due to gravity (32.174 ft/s2).

Example Conversions of Pounds to Other Units

Here are some examples of how to convert pounds to other units of weight using the conversion factors given above:

  • 2 lb = 2 x 0.45359237 kg = 0.90718474 kg
  • 3 lb = 3 x 16 oz = 48 oz
  • 4 lb = 4 x 7000 gr = 28000 gr
  • 5 lb = 5 x 0.0005 t = 0.0025 t
  • 6 lb = 6 x 0.0714285714 st = 0.4285714284 st

Conclusion

The pound is a unit of weight that measures how much force an object or substance exerts on a scale due to gravity. It is equal to 0.45359237 kilograms, or 16 ounces, or 7000 grains. The pound is widely used in the United States and some other countries that have historical ties with Britain, such as Canada and Australia, as well as some physical quantities such as force, pressure and torque. To convert pounds to other units of weight, we need to use conversion factors that relate the pound to the desired unit.



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