Teaspoon (US) (tsp)
The US teaspoon is a customary cooking unit equal to approximately 4.92892 milliliters. Its origin comes from traditional household spoons used for measuring spices and small quantities of liquid. The teaspoon has become a standard unit in American recipes, baking, and mixology, allowing for repeatable and accurate measurements. While small, it plays a critical role in precise culinary measurements and is often paired with tablespoons, cups, and other US volume units in recipes.
Cup (US)
The US cup is a customary volume unit equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 236.588 milliliters. Originating from practical kitchen measures, it has become a standard in American recipes, baking, and beverage portions. The cup facilitates straightforward scaling in recipes and is widely recognized in cookbooks, culinary schools, and food packaging.