A dash is an informal cooking measure approximated as 1/8 of a US teaspoon, or twice a pinch.
Dash to Metric cup
Convert Dash to Metric cup instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A metric cup is defined as exactly 250 milliliters, common in Australia, the UK, and other metric countries.
metric cup = dash × 0.0024644608
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Formula
metric cup = dash × 0.0024644608
dash = metric cup × 405.7682719
Conversion table
| 1 dash | 0.002464 metric cup |
| 5 dash | 0.012322 metric cup |
| 10 dash | 0.024645 metric cup |
| 20 dash | 0.049289 metric cup |
| 50 dash | 0.123223 metric cup |
| 100 dash | 0.246446 metric cup |
| 500 dash | 1.23223 metric cup |
| 1000 dash | 2.464461 metric cup |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the dash (dash). A dash is an informal cooking measure approximated as 1/8 of a US teaspoon, or twice a pinch.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the metric cup (metric cup). A metric cup is defined as exactly 250 milliliters, common in Australia, the UK, and other metric countries.
How do I convert dash to metric cup?
Multiply the dash value by 0.0024644608. For example, 10 dash × 0.0024644608 = 0.024645 metric cup.
Is the dash to metric cup conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert metric cup back to dash?
Yes. Multiply the metric cup value by 405.7682719 to get dash.
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About this conversion
This page converts dash (dash) to metric cup (metric cup) within the cooking converter.
A dash is an informal cooking measure approximated as 1/8 of a US teaspoon, or twice a pinch. A metric cup is defined as exactly 250 milliliters, common in Australia, the UK, and other metric countries.
The formula is metric cup = dash × 0.0024644608, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common dash values already converted to metric cup.