Convert Tablespoons to Dashes

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

Results in Dashes:

1 tbsp = 24 dashes

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How to Convert Tablespoons to Dashes

To convert a tablespoon measurement to a dash measurement, multiply the salt volume by the conversion ratio. One tablespoon is equal to 24 dashes, so use this simple formula to convert:

dashes = tablespoons × 24

The salt volume in dashes is equal to the tablespoons multiplied by 24.

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

5 tbsp = (5 × 24) = 120 dashes

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

Tablespoons

A tablespoon of salt is equal to 3 teaspoons of salt or 1/16 of a cup.

Tablespoons can be abbreviated as tbsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as T, Tbls, or Tb. For example, 1 tablespoon can be written as 1 tbsp, 1 T, 1 Tbls, or 1 Tb.

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.

Tablespoon Measurements and Equivalent Dash Conversions

Common tablespoon values converted to the equivalent dash value
Tablespoons	Dashes
1 tbsp	24
2 tbsp	48
3 tbsp	72
4 tbsp	96
5 tbsp	120
6 tbsp	144
7 tbsp	168
8 tbsp	192
9 tbsp	216
10 tbsp	240
11 tbsp	264
12 tbsp	288
13 tbsp	312
14 tbsp	336
15 tbsp	360
16 tbsp	384
17 tbsp	408
18 tbsp	432
19 tbsp	456
20 tbsp	480
21 tbsp	504
22 tbsp	528
23 tbsp	552
24 tbsp	576
25 tbsp	600
26 tbsp	624
27 tbsp	648
28 tbsp	672
29 tbsp	696
30 tbsp	720
31 tbsp	744
32 tbsp	768
33 tbsp	792
34 tbsp	816
35 tbsp	840
36 tbsp	864
37 tbsp	888
38 tbsp	912
39 tbsp	936
40 tbsp	960