Is 1 Teaspoon 10 ml? Understanding Key Measurement Differences
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According to the US Food and Drug Administration, a standard metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters (ml). This means that 1 teaspoon is not 10 ml; rather, it is exactly half of that amount. The misconception is common, especially when converting between US customary and metric units or when using regular cutlery instead of proper measuring spoons.
