How Many Onions Are in a Cup?
About 1 large onion makes 1 cup chopped. A medium onion gives roughly 3/4 to 1 cup.
Onions quick reference
| 1 cup chopped | ≈ 1 large onion |
| 1 medium onion | ≈ 3/4–1 cup chopped |
| 1 small onion | ≈ 1/2 cup chopped |
Frequently asked questions
- How much is one medium onion chopped?
- About 3/4 to 1 cup, or roughly 110–150 g.
- How many onions in a pound?
- About 2–3 medium onions.
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