A cooking dash approximated as 1/8 teaspoon.
Dashs to Metric tablespoons Converter — dash to metric tbsp
Convert Dash (dash) to Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 dash = 0.0410743467 metric tablespoon). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Dashs to Metric tablespoons converter
Converter
Cooking Converter
Convert cooking volume and mass units used in recipes and nutrition workflows.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Result = input x 6.161152e-7 / 1.5e-5.
Volume units are compatible.
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About Converting Dashs to Metric tablespoons
Dash and Metric tablespoon both show up in recipes, and converting between them matters whenever a recipe from one country's cookbook needs to be followed with another country's measuring tools. Specifically: A cooking dash approximated as 1/8 teaspoon, and a metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Formula
metric tablespoons = dashs × 0.0410743466667
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dash equals 6.161152e-7 base units, and 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.000015 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dash-to-metric tablespoon factor of 0.0410743466667.
Simple example
1 dash × 0.04107434667 = 0.0410743467 metric tbsp
1 dash = 0.0410743467 metric tablespoons.
Real-world example
2 dash × 0.04107434667 = 0.0821486933 metric tbsp
2 dashs = 0.0821486933 metric tablespoons.
Conversion table
| Dash (dash) | Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 dash | 0.0102685867 metric tbsp |
| 0.5 dash | 0.0205371733 metric tbsp |
| 1 dash | 0.0410743467 metric tbsp |
| 2 dash | 0.0821486933 metric tbsp |
| 4 dash | 0.1642973867 metric tbsp |
| 8 dash | 0.3285947733 metric tbsp |
Reverse conversion: Metric tablespoon to Dash
0.0410743467 metric tbsp × 24.34609631 = 1.000000001 dash
0.0410743467 metric tablespoons = 1.000000001 dashs.
dashs = metric tablespoons × 24.3460963145
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric tablespoon to Dash.
Understanding the Dash (dash)
A cooking dash approximated as 1/8 teaspoon.
Understanding the Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric tablespoons are in 1 dash?
1 dash equals 0.0410743467 metric tablespoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dash to metric tablespoon?
Multiply the dash value by 0.04107434667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric tablespoon back to dash?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric tablespoon equals 24.34609631 dashs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a dash?
Dash (dash) is a unit of cooking.
What is a metric tablespoon?
Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) is a unit of cooking.
Is the dash to metric tablespoon conversion exact?
Yes. Both dash and metric tablespoon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.04107434667 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.