Convert Dashes of Salt to Grams
Enter the salt volume in dashes below to get the value converted to grams.
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How to Convert Dashes to Grams
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To convert a measurement in dashes to a measurement in grams, multiply the salt volume by the following conversion ratio: 0.71125 grams/dash.
Since one dash of salt is equal to 0.71125 grams, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The salt volume in grams is equal to the salt volume in dashes multiplied by 0.71125.
How Many Grams Are in a Dash of Salt?
There are 0.71125 grams in a dash of salt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 dashes = 0.71125 g
Dashes and grams are both units used to measure salt volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What is a Dash?
A dash is a small cooking unit that is usually used to measure seasonings and spices, including salt. One dash is vague measurement that is roughly equal to 1/8 of a teaspoon or 2 pinches.
Learn more about dashes.
What is a Gram?
One gram of salt is equal to about 0.176 teaspoons of salt.
Salt is a combination of sodium and chloride, and one gram contains about 388mg of sodium. The American Heart Association recommends a daily sodium intake of less than 2,300mg, or 2.3 grams at a maximum, and ideally less than 1,500mg or 1.5 grams.[1]
The gram, or gramme, is an SI unit of weight in the metric system. Grams can be abbreviated as g; for example, 1 gram can be written as 1 g.
Learn more about grams.
Dash to Gram Conversion Table
| Dashes | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.71125 g |
| 2 | 1.4225 g |
| 3 | 2.1338 g |
| 4 | 2.845 g |
| 5 | 3.5563 g |
| 6 | 4.2675 g |
| 7 | 4.9788 g |
| 8 | 5.69 g |
| 9 | 6.4013 g |
| 10 | 7.1125 g |
| 11 | 7.8238 g |
| 12 | 8.535 g |
| 13 | 9.2463 g |
| 14 | 9.9575 g |
| 15 | 10.67 g |
| 16 | 11.38 g |
| 17 | 12.09 g |
| 18 | 12.8 g |
| 19 | 13.51 g |
| 20 | 14.23 g |
| 21 | 14.94 g |
| 22 | 15.65 g |
| 23 | 16.36 g |
| 24 | 17.07 g |
| 25 | 17.78 g |
| 26 | 18.49 g |
| 27 | 19.2 g |
| 28 | 19.92 g |
| 29 | 20.63 g |
| 30 | 21.34 g |
| 31 | 22.05 g |
| 32 | 22.76 g |
| 33 | 23.47 g |
| 34 | 24.18 g |
| 35 | 24.89 g |
| 36 | 25.61 g |
| 37 | 26.32 g |
| 38 | 27.03 g |
| 39 | 27.74 g |
| 40 | 28.45 g |
References
- American Heart Association, How much sodium should I eat per day?, https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/how-much-sodium-should-i-eat-per-day