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How Much Is 3.46 Cups of Onions (Diced) in Grams?

Converting 3.46 cups of onions (diced) to grams gives 553.60 g. One cup of onions (diced) weighs 160g, so 3.46 cups is 3.46 × 160 = 553.6g. This conversion is specific to onions (diced) because each ingredient has a different density.

3.46 cups of onions (diced)
=
553.60g
Result using all cup standards info
553.60 g (US) 584.98 g (Metric Cup) 664.85 g (Imperial Cup)
3.46 cups of onions (diced) is also
553.60

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 160g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 3.46 cups of onions (diced)
  2. 1 cup of onions (diced) = 160g
  3. 3.46 × 160 = 553.6g

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 (3.46 cups) is highlighted.

0.75 cups120 g1 cup160 g1.5 cups240 g2 cups320 g3 cups480 g3.46 cups553.6 g4 cups640 g5 cups800 g

For reference, 3.46 cups of onions (diced) (553.6g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).

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
3.46 cups 553.60 g 584.98 g 664.85 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 553.60 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 3.46 cups: 3.46 × 160 = 553.60 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: 553.60 g ÷ 160 = 3.46 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.