A dash is an informal cooking measure approximated as 1/8 of a US teaspoon, or twice a pinch.
Dash to Pound
Convert Dash to Pound instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
lb = dash × 0.001358301508
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Formula
lb = dash × 0.001358301508
dash = lb × 736.2135685
Conversion table
| 1 dash | 0.001358 lb |
| 5 dash | 0.006792 lb |
| 10 dash | 0.013583 lb |
| 20 dash | 0.027166 lb |
| 50 dash | 0.067915 lb |
| 100 dash | 0.13583 lb |
| 500 dash | 0.679151 lb |
| 1000 dash | 1.358302 lb |
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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 pound (lb). An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
How do I convert dash to pound?
Multiply the dash value by 0.001358301508. For example, 10 dash × 0.001358301508 = 0.013583 lb.
Is the dash to pound 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 pound back to dash?
Yes. Multiply the pound value by 736.2135685 to get dash.
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About this conversion
This page converts dash (dash) to pound (lb) within the cooking converter.
A dash is an informal cooking measure approximated as 1/8 of a US teaspoon, or twice a pinch. An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
The formula is lb = dash × 0.001358301508, 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 pound.