How does a teaspoon compare to dash smidgen and pinch?

A teaspoon is a cooking measurement equivalent to 1/3 of a tablespoon, or 5 milliliters. One teaspoon is usually about the volume of a small adult's thumb tip.

A dash is a very small amount, typically 1/8 of a teaspoon, or 0.6 milliliters. It is usually measured by pouring the ingredient from a bottle or container.

A smidgen is an even smaller amount than a dash, usually about 1/32 of a teaspoon, or 0.1 milliliters. It is usually measured by shaking a container of the ingredient over the food.

A pinch is the amount that can be held between the thumb and index finger, usually about 1/16 of a teaspoon, or 0.5 milliliters.

Here is a table summarizing the equivalencies:

| Measurement | Milliliters | Teaspoons | Tablespoons |

|---|---|---|---|

| Dash | 0.6 mL | 1/8 tsp | 1/2 tbsp |

| Smidgen | 0.1 mL | 1/32 tsp | 1/8 tbsp |

| Pinch | 0.5 mL | 1/16 tsp | 1/4 tbsp |

| Teaspoon | 5 mL | 1 tsp | 1/3 tbsp |