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How Much Does a Dash of Table Salt Weigh?

A dash of table salt weighs about 0.4 grams (less than 0.1 oz).

That is the USDA average for one dash of table salt, which has 0 calories and 0 g of protein. Sizes vary, so weigh yours if you track closely.

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    Table Salt weight by size and measure

    MeasureGramsOuncesCalories
    1 tbsp of table salt18 g0.6 oz0
    1 tsp of table salt6 g0.2 oz0
    1 cup of table salt292 g10 oz0
    1 dash of table salt0.4 g0 oz0

    Table Salt calories by serving size

    Common amounts of table salt with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

    ServingWeightCaloriesProteinFatCarbs
    1 tsp6 g00 g0 g0 g
    1 tbsp18 g00 g0 g0 g
    1 oz28 g00 g0 g0 g
    50g50 g00 g0 g0 g
    100g100 g00 g0 g0 g
    4 oz113 g00 g0 g0 g
    1/2 cup146 g00 g0 g0 g
    200g200 g00 g0 g0 g
    1 cup292 g00 g0 g0 g

    Table Salt vs similar foods

    Calories per 100 g compared with other spices and herbs.

    Table Salt: common questions

    How much does a dash of table salt weigh?

    About 0.4 g, or less than 0.1 oz.

    How many calories are in a dash of table salt?

    A dash of table salt has 0 calories.

    More about table salt

    Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 173468. Original description: Salt, table. Portion weights are USDA household measures.