A dash is an informal cooking measure approximated as 1/8 of a US teaspoon, or twice a pinch.
Dash to Metric teaspoon
Convert Dash to Metric teaspoon instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
metric tsp = dash × 0.12322304
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Formula
metric tsp = dash × 0.12322304
dash = metric tsp × 8.115365438
Conversion table
| 1 dash | 0.123223 metric tsp |
| 5 dash | 0.616115 metric tsp |
| 10 dash | 1.23223 metric tsp |
| 20 dash | 2.464461 metric tsp |
| 50 dash | 6.161152 metric tsp |
| 100 dash | 12.322304 metric tsp |
| 500 dash | 61.61152 metric tsp |
| 1000 dash | 123.22304 metric tsp |
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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 teaspoon (metric tsp). A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
How do I convert dash to metric teaspoon?
Multiply the dash value by 0.12322304. For example, 10 dash × 0.12322304 = 1.23223 metric tsp.
Is the dash to metric teaspoon 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 teaspoon back to dash?
Yes. Multiply the metric teaspoon value by 8.115365438 to get dash.
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About this conversion
This page converts dash (dash) to metric teaspoon (metric tsp) 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 teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
The formula is metric tsp = dash × 0.12322304, 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 teaspoon.