Convert Cups to Dashes

Enter the salt volume in cups below to get the value converted to dashes.

Results in Dashes:

1 c = 384 dashes

How to Convert Cups to Dashes

To convert a cup measurement to a dash measurement, multiply the salt volume by the conversion ratio. One cup is equal to 384 dashes, so use this simple formula to convert:

dashes = cups × 384

The salt volume in dashes is equal to the cups multiplied by 384.

For example, here's how to convert 5 cups to dashes using the formula above.

5 c = (5 × 384) = 1,920 dashes

Cups and dashes are both units used to measure salt volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

Cups

A cup of salt is equal to 16 tablespoons of salt.

Cups can be abbreviated as c, and are also sometimes abbreviated as C. For example, 1 cup can be written as 1 c or 1 C.

Dashes

A dash is a small cooking unit that is usually used to measure seasonings and spices, including salt. One dash is vague measurement that is roughly equal to 1/8 of a teaspoon or 2 pinches.

Cup Measurements and Equivalent Dash Conversions

Common cup values converted to the equivalent dash value
Cups	Dashes
1 c	384
2 c	768
3 c	1,152
4 c	1,536
5 c	1,920
6 c	2,304
7 c	2,688
8 c	3,072
9 c	3,456
10 c	3,840
11 c	4,224
12 c	4,608
13 c	4,992
14 c	5,376
15 c	5,760
16 c	6,144
17 c	6,528
18 c	6,912
19 c	7,296
20 c	7,680
21 c	8,064
22 c	8,448
23 c	8,832
24 c	9,216
25 c	9,600
26 c	9,984
27 c	10,368
28 c	10,752
29 c	11,136
30 c	11,520
31 c	11,904
32 c	12,288
33 c	12,672
34 c	13,056
35 c	13,440
36 c	13,824
37 c	14,208
38 c	14,592
39 c	14,976
40 c	15,360