A dash is an informal cooking measure approximated as 1/8 of a US teaspoon, or twice a pinch.
Dash to Cup
Convert Dash to Cup instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
cup = dash × 0.00260416667
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Formula
cup = dash × 0.00260416667
dash = cup × 383.9999995
Conversion table
| 1 dash | 0.002604 cup |
| 5 dash | 0.013021 cup |
| 10 dash | 0.026042 cup |
| 20 dash | 0.052083 cup |
| 50 dash | 0.130208 cup |
| 100 dash | 0.260417 cup |
| 500 dash | 1.302083 cup |
| 1000 dash | 2.604167 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 cup (cup). A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
How do I convert dash to cup?
Multiply the dash value by 0.00260416667. For example, 10 dash × 0.00260416667 = 0.026042 cup.
Is the dash to 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 cup back to dash?
Yes. Multiply the cup value by 383.9999995 to get dash.
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About this conversion
This page converts dash (dash) to cup (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 US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
The formula is cup = dash × 0.00260416667, 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 cup.