Convert Smidgens to Dashes

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

Results in Dashes:

1 smidgen = 0.25 dashes

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How to Convert Smidgens to Dashes

To convert a smidgen measurement to a dash measurement, multiply the salt volume by the conversion ratio. One smidgen is equal to 0.25 dashes, so use this simple formula to convert:

dashes = smidgens × 0.25

The salt volume in dashes is equal to the smidgens multiplied by 0.25.

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

5 smidgens = (5 × 0.25) = 1.25 dashes

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

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.

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.

Smidgen Measurements and Equivalent Dash Conversions

Common smidgen values converted to the equivalent dash value
Smidgens	Dashes
1	0.25
2	0.5
3	0.75
4	1
5	1.25
6	1.5
7	1.75
8	2
9	2.25
10	2.5
11	2.75
12	3
13	3.25
14	3.5
15	3.75
16	4
17	4.25
18	4.5
19	4.75
20	5
21	5.25
22	5.5
23	5.75
24	6
25	6.25
26	6.5
27	6.75
28	7
29	7.25
30	7.5
31	7.75
32	8
33	8.25
34	8.5
35	8.75
36	9
37	9.25
38	9.5
39	9.75
40	10

More Smidgen Salt Volume Conversions

Convert to Pinches: 1 smidgen is equal to 0.5 pinches
Convert to Teaspoons: 1 smidgen is equal to 0.03125 teaspoons
Convert to Tablespoons: 1 smidgen is equal to 0.010417 tablespoons
Convert to Cups: 1 smidgen is equal to 0.000651 cups
Convert to Grams: 1 smidgen is equal to 0.177813 grams

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