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How Much Is 0.17 Cups of Onions (Diced) in Grams?

0.17 cups of onions (diced) equals 27.20 g. Onions (diced) has a density of 160g per cup (160g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.17 cups of all-purpose flour would be 21.28 g.

0.17 cups of onions (diced)
=
27.20g
Result using all cup standards info
27.20 g (US) 28.74 g (Metric Cup) 32.67 g (Imperial Cup)
0.17 cups of onions (diced) is also
27.20

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 160g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 0.17 cups of onions (diced)
  2. 1 cup of onions (diced) = 160g
  3. 0.17 × 160 = 27.2g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

The weight of diced produce per cup depends on how finely it is cut. Smaller dice packs more tightly and weighs more per cup than large chunks.

Onions (Diced) at Different Amounts

How onions (diced) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.17 cups) is highlighted.

0.17 cups27.2 g0.25 cups40 g0.33 cups52.8 g0.5 cups80 g0.75 cups120 g1 cup160 g1.5 cups240 g2 cups320 g

For reference, 0.17 cups of onions (diced) (27.2g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).

Other Amounts of Onions (Diced)

Cups US Grams Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.17 cups 27.20 g 28.74 g 32.67 g
0.25 cups 40.00 g 42.27 g 48.04 g
0.33 cups 52.80 g 55.79 g 63.41 g
0.5 cups 80.00 g 84.54 g 96.08 g
0.75 cups 120.00 g 126.80 g 144.11 g
1 cup 160.00 g 169.07 g 192.15 g
1.5 cups 240.00 g 253.61 g 288.23 g
2 cups 320.00 g 338.14 g 384.30 g
3 cups 480.00 g 507.21 g 576.46 g
4 cups 640.00 g 676.28 g 768.61 g
5 cups 800.00 g 845.35 g 960.76 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.

What is a Gram?

A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 27.20 g, based on onions (diced) having a density of 160g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 160 (grams per cup for onions (diced)). For 0.17 cups: 0.17 × 160 = 27.20 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh onions (diced) on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 27.20 g ÷ 160 = 0.17 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.