Convert Cups of Salt to Smidgens
Enter the salt volume in cups below to get the value converted to smidgens.
How to Convert Cups to Smidgens
To convert a cup measurement to a smidgen measurement, multiply the salt volume by the conversion ratio.
Since one cup of salt is equal to 1,536 smidgens, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The salt volume in smidgens is equal to the cups multiplied by 1,536.
How Many Smidgens Are in a Cup of Salt?
There are 1,536 smidgens in a cup of salt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 c = 1,536 smidgens
Cups and smidgens 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.
Smidgens
A smidgen is a very small unit used in cooking, most often used to measure salt and seasonings. One smidgen is equal to 1/2 of a pinch, which is the amount of seasoning that you can "pinch" between your thumb and finger. Although the smidgen is considered a rough measurement, it is generally accepted to be equal to 1/32 of a teaspoon.
Cup to Smidgen Conversion Table
| Cups | Smidgens |
|---|---|
| 0.001 c | 1.536 |
| 0.002 c | 3.072 |
| 0.003 c | 4.608 |
| 0.004 c | 6.144 |
| 0.005 c | 7.68 |
| 0.006 c | 9.216 |
| 0.007 c | 10.75 |
| 0.008 c | 12.29 |
| 0.009 c | 13.82 |
| 0.01 c | 15.36 |
| 0.02 c | 30.72 |
| 0.03 c | 46.08 |
| 0.04 c | 61.44 |
| 0.05 c | 76.8 |
| 0.06 c | 92.16 |
| 0.07 c | 107.52 |
| 0.08 c | 122.88 |
| 0.09 c | 138.24 |
| 0.1 c | 153.6 |
| 0.2 c | 307.2 |
| 0.3 c | 460.8 |
| 0.4 c | 614.4 |
| 0.5 c | 768 |
| 0.6 c | 921.6 |
| 0.7 c | 1,075 |
| 0.8 c | 1,229 |
| 0.9 c | 1,382 |
| 1 c | 1,536 |