Onion (Chopped) – grams to cups

'One medium onion' is cooking's vaguest measurement: it can range from 100g to 300g. For a soup, it might not matter, but in sauces, meatballs, or fillings, excess onion releases water that can ruin the texture. Weighing chopped onion gives you total control over flavor and moisture.

Quick convert

  • US cup = 236.588 mL
  • 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
  • 1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Reference table

g Cups
50 0.311
100 0.622
150 0.932
200 1.243
250 1.554

Weigh for sautés, soups, and sauces to balance aromatics.

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FAQ

Small, Medium, Large Onion: What are the weights?
Roughly: Small = 110g, Medium = 150-170g, Large = 250g+. But nature varies. If a recipe calls for '1 cup chopped onion', aim for about 150g.

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