Is a dessertspoon the same as a US equivalent?

Common in UK and Australian recipes — equals exactly 10ml. If a recipe calls for a dessertspoon and you only have US measures, use 2 teaspoons

Why do international measurements differ from US measurements?

The US uses customary units while most countries use metric. Even among metric countries, cup sizes can differ (250ml metric vs 200ml Japanese).

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Dessertspoon (10ml) — 2 teaspoons (between a teaspoon and tablespoon) US Conversion

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Dessertspoon = 10 ml

US equivalent: 2 teaspoons (between a teaspoon and tablespoon)

Overview

Dessertspoon = 10ml = 2 teaspoons (between a teaspoon and tablespoon). Common in UK and Australian recipes — equals exactly 10ml. International cooking measurement guide.

Key Details

Dessertspoon = 10 ml
US equivalent: 2 teaspoons (between a teaspoon and tablespoon)
Common in UK and Australian recipes — equals exactly 10ml
If a recipe calls for a dessertspoon and you only have US measures, use 2 teaspoons
Always check which measurement system (US, metric, imperial) your recipe uses

Why This Matters

Dessertspoon appears in international recipes that US cooks may encounter
Measurement systems differ between countries — conversions prevent errors
Online recipes come from all over the world with different standard measures
Baking is especially sensitive to volume measurement differences

How To

1Dessertspoon = 10ml (2 teaspoons (between a teaspoon and tablespoon))
2If a recipe calls for a dessertspoon and you only have US measures, use 2 teaspoons
3Keep a conversion chart handy when cooking from international cookbooks
4When in doubt, use a kitchen scale — grams are universal