Convert Smidgens of Salt to Dashes
Enter the salt volume in smidgens below to get the value converted to dashes.
How to Convert Smidgens to Dashes
To convert a smidgen measurement to a dash measurement, divide 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 dashes is equal to the smidgens divided by 4.
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 to Dash Conversion Table
| 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 |