Many recipes call for a specific amount of sliced, chopped or diced onion (usually measured in cups). But how many onions of what size do you need to get, say, ¼ cup of finely diced onion? This guide will help you find out.
This guide lists how many slices and how many cups of sliced, rough-chopped, medium-diced or finely diced (minced) onion you get from different-sized whole onions. The tables below allow you to easily calculate how many onions of what size you need to get however many cups of cut onion you need.
You can slice an onion crosswise to get rings or lengthwise (root to stem) to get sliced onion. The number of slices and cups of sliced onion listed in the tables below is for ⅛ inch-thick slices.
NOTE: Slicing an onion lengthwise is a great cut for caramelizing onion. Find a conversion of cups of sliced onion to cups of caramelized onion below.
The amounts for rough-chopped onions listed in the tables below are for chunks of onion that measure about ½ inch per side.
The amounts for medium-diced onions listed in the tables below are for chunks of onion that measure about ¼ inch per side.
Here’s how small, medium, and large onions measure up.SMALL ONION: Like a billiard ball. WEIGHT: 6 ounces. VOLUME: 3/4 cup chopped.MEDIUM ONION: Like a tennis ball. WEIGHT: 8 ounces. VOLUME: 1 cup chopped.LARGE ONION: Like a softball. WEIGHT: 16 ounces. VOLUME: 1 1/2 cups chopped.
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SMALL ONION: Like a billiard ball. WEIGHT: 6 ounces. VOLUME: 3/4 cup chopped.
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MEDIUM ONION: Like a tennis ball. WEIGHT: 8 ounces. VOLUME: 1 cup chopped.
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LARGE ONION: Like a softball. WEIGHT: 16 ounces. VOLUME: 1 1/2 cups chopped.
How many cups does a medium-large onion yield:
The measurements below are for one medium-large onion (10 to 11 ounces and about 3 ¼ inches in diameter.) This is about the size of a Granny Smith apple.
| Sliced crosswise (⅛th-inch thick): | Sliced lengthwise (⅛th-inch thick): | Rough-chopped (½-inch per side): | Medium diced (¼-inch per side): | Finely diced (⅛th-inch per side): |
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| about 14 slices | about 2 ¼ cups (packed) | about 2 cups | about 2 cups | about 1 ½ cups |
Finely diced onion (minced):
The amounts for finely diced onions listed in the tables below are for chunks of onion that measure about ⅛ inch per side.
How to dice an onion
FAQ
How much is 1 onion chopped?
How do you measure an onion?
What size is a chopped onion?
How much chopped onion is half a cup?
How do you measure chopped onions?
One of the most common tools used for measuring chopped onions is a measuring cup. You can use a liquid measuring cup or a dry measuring cup, depending on your preference. For a more accurate measurement, pack the chopped onions into the cup by pressing them down lightly. You can also use a food scale to measure the weight of the chopped onions.
How can one consume onions?
In the raw version, we consume a greater amount of potassium, calcium and phosphorus. We can think of creative ways to use onions, such as: salt seasoned with onions, pickled, in salads and as an ingredient in guacamole. Consumption of sautéed onions is common in sauces, as an accompaniment to meats, quiches and other dishes. An interesting way is to use it with rice at the time of cooking, to give a special flavor to the main dish. Fried, it can be part of the main course or an appetizer, like the famous onion rings. However, attention: the use of flour for breading and oil for dipping contribute to the increase of cholesterol.
How much chopped onion is a cup?
Generally, one medium onion will yield about one cup of chopped onion, while one small onion will yield about half a cup of chopped onion. Accurate measurement plays a crucial role in cooking, especially when it comes to ingredients like chopped onion. The right amount of onion can make all the difference to the taste and texture of a dish.
How much should a 6 ounce onion be chopped?
Generally one 6-ounce medium-size fresh globe should yield about 1/2 cup chopped. Similar ratios occur when sizing up or down: – A large onion (~10 ounces working) yields about 1 1/4 cups chopped. – Whereas one small (5 ounce) works out to ~ 1/3 cup chopped.