Convert Dashes of Salt to Smidgens
Enter the salt volume in dashes below to get the value converted to smidgens.
How to Convert Dashes to Smidgens
To convert a dash measurement to a smidgen measurement, multiply the salt volume by the conversion ratio.
Since one dash of salt is equal to 4 smidgens, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The salt volume in smidgens is equal to the dashes multiplied by 4.
How Many Smidgens Are in a Dash of Salt?
There are 4 smidgens in a dash of salt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 dashes = 4 smidgens
Dashes and smidgens are both units used to measure salt volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
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.
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.
Dash to Smidgen Conversion Table
| Dashes | Smidgens |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 28 |
| 8 | 32 |
| 9 | 36 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 48 |
| 13 | 52 |
| 14 | 56 |
| 15 | 60 |
| 16 | 64 |
| 17 | 68 |
| 18 | 72 |
| 19 | 76 |
| 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 84 |
| 22 | 88 |
| 23 | 92 |
| 24 | 96 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 104 |
| 27 | 108 |
| 28 | 112 |
| 29 | 116 |
| 30 | 120 |
| 31 | 124 |
| 32 | 128 |
| 33 | 132 |
| 34 | 136 |
| 35 | 140 |
| 36 | 144 |
| 37 | 148 |
| 38 | 152 |
| 39 | 156 |
| 40 | 160 |