Convert Dashes 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. One dash is equal to 4 smidgens, so use this simple formula to convert:
The salt volume in smidgens is equal to the dashes multiplied by 4.
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 Measurements and Equivalent Smidgen Conversions
| 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 |
More Dash Salt Volume Conversions
- Convert to Pinches
- 1 dash is equal to 2 pinches
- Convert to Teaspoons
- 1 dash is equal to 0.125 teaspoons
- Convert to Tablespoons
- 1 dash is equal to 0.041667 tablespoons
- Convert to Cups
- 1 dash is equal to 0.002604 cups
- Convert to Grams
- 1 dash is equal to 0.71125 grams
Unit of Measurement Conversion Made Easy!
There are thousands of units of measure in use across the globe, and converting from one to another can be very difficult since each conversion requires a different formula to derive the result. Our unit of measurement conversion tools are meant to be dead easy. We break the mold of the typical dry and complicated experience. In addition to converting from one measurement to another, we provide the formula so you can see how the conversion is done, use it on you’re own calculator if you need to!
Understanding the Metric System
The metric system makes it relatively easy to convert from one metric unit to another metric unit. The metric system uses a base unit, think meters or grams, and a prefix such as kilo or milli. The prefixes differ from the base units by differing powers of 10. So to convert within the metric system it’s usually a matter of multiplying or dividing by one of the powers of 10.
Here is a list of some of the common metric prefixes:
- “kilo” – 1,000x larger
- “hecto” – 100x larger
- “deca” – 10x larger
- “deci” – 10x smaller
- “centi” – 100x smaller
- “milli” – 1,000x smaller
There is a helpful mnemonic for remembering the prefixes: “King Henry Died Until Drinking Chocolate Milk.”
The u in Until refers to the base unit.
