How Much Is 5.42 Cups of Onions (Diced) in Ounces?
5.42 cups of onions (diced) equals 30.59 oz. 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, 5.42 cups of all-purpose flour would be 23.93 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.42 cups of onions (diced)
- 1 cup of onions (diced) = 160g
- 5.42 × 160 = 867.2g
- Convert grams to ounces: 867.2 ÷ 28.3495 = 30.59 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (5.42 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.42 cups of onions (diced) (867.2g) is close in weight to a 2 lb bag of sugar (907g).
Other Amounts of Onions (Diced)
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.41 oz | 1.49 oz | 1.69 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.86 oz | 1.97 oz | 2.24 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.82 oz | 2.98 oz | 3.39 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 4.23 oz | 4.47 oz | 5.08 oz |
| 1 cup | 5.64 oz | 5.96 oz | 6.78 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 8.47 oz | 8.95 oz | 10.17 oz |
| 2 cups | 11.29 oz | 11.93 oz | 13.56 oz |
| 3 cups | 16.93 oz | 17.89 oz | 20.33 oz |
| 4 cups | 22.58 oz | 23.86 oz | 27.11 oz |
| 5 cups | 28.22 oz | 29.82 oz | 33.89 oz |
| 5.42 cups | 30.59 oz | 32.32 oz | 36.74 oz |
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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.