A dash is an informal cooking measure approximated as 1/8 of a US teaspoon, or twice a pinch.
Dash to Teaspoon
Convert Dash to Teaspoon instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US teaspoon is a customary volume unit equal to 4.92892159375 milliliters, commonly used in recipes.
tsp = dash × 0.1250000002
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Formula
tsp = dash × 0.1250000002
dash = tsp × 7.99999999
Conversion table
| 1 dash | 0.125 tsp |
| 5 dash | 0.625 tsp |
| 10 dash | 1.25 tsp |
| 20 dash | 2.5 tsp |
| 50 dash | 6.25 tsp |
| 100 dash | 12.5 tsp |
| 500 dash | 62.5 tsp |
| 1000 dash | 125 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 teaspoon (tsp). A US teaspoon is a customary volume unit equal to 4.92892159375 milliliters, commonly used in recipes.
How do I convert dash to teaspoon?
Multiply the dash value by 0.1250000002. For example, 10 dash × 0.1250000002 = 1.25 tsp.
Is the dash to 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 teaspoon back to dash?
Yes. Multiply the teaspoon value by 7.99999999 to get dash.
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About this conversion
This page converts dash (dash) to teaspoon (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 US teaspoon is a customary volume unit equal to 4.92892159375 milliliters, commonly used in recipes.
The formula is tsp = dash × 0.1250000002, 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 teaspoon.