How Much Is 2 Cups of Onions (Diced) in Grams?
2 cups of onions (diced) equals 320.00 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, 2 cups of all-purpose flour would be 250.32 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 cups of onions (diced)
- 1 cup of onions (diced) = 160g
- 2 × 160 = 320g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 cups is just double the single-cup weight. 1 cup = 160g, so 2 = 320g.
Measuring Tip
Raw and cooked produce have very different weights per cup. Cooked vegetables shrink and become denser. These conversions are for raw produce.
Onions (Diced) at Different Amounts
How onions (diced) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 cups of onions (diced) (320g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Onions (Diced)
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
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.