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[goldensrbest]

1/16 th of a teaspoon?

[millieshops]

@goldensrbestI've never owned a measuring device smaller than 1/4 of a teaspoon,   1/16th is 1/4 of that so I've always estimated.  I dn't cook lots and lots, but I've not had any disasters using that method.

[rms1954]

A pinch maybe.

Traditionally, a “pinch” simply meant the amount you could literally pinch between your forefinger and thumb, which usually falls somewhere between 1/16 and 1/8 of a teaspoon. A smidgen is half a pinch (1/32 of a teaspoon), and a dash is a liquid measurement that translates to to 1/8 of a teaspoon

[akaburtonfan]

You can buy mini measuring spoons. Amazon has some that measure as little as 1/64th tsp,  1/32nd, 1/16 th. They’re fairly inexpensive. 

[MorningLover]

Why buy anything. Just use your best guesstimate !  It will be fine.

[kitty60]

Such a small amount I would just add a pinch.

[Still Raining]

They sell very small sizes with long handles.  Handy for small animal’s medicine.

[kaydee50]

 I don't do much cooking but can that small of an amount make any difference??

[CinNC]

Funny thing is that I've been looking for new measuring spoons. So many of them have eliminated the 1/2 tablespoon...........or now are substituting the 3/4 teaspoon. 

[chrystaltree]

I've never seen a 1/16th spoon.  I'd use a teeny pinch.