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 |