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How Much Is 137 Cups of Onions (Diced) in Pounds?

137 cups of onions (diced) equals 48.33 lb. 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, 137 cups of all-purpose flour would be 37.80 lb.

137 cups of onions (diced)
=
48.33lb
Result using all cup standards info
48.33 lb (US) 51.06 lb (Metric Cup) 58.04 lb (Imperial Cup)
137 cups of onions (diced) is also
48.33

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 160g/cup ÷ 453.592g/lb = pounds
  1. Start with 137 cups of onions (diced)
  2. 1 cup of onions (diced) = 160g
  3. 137 × 160 = 21,920g
  4. Convert grams to pounds: 21,920 ÷ 453.592 = 48.33 lb

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 (137 cups) is highlighted.

0.75 cups0.26 lb1 cup0.35 lb1.5 cups0.53 lb2 cups0.71 lb3 cups1.06 lb4 cups1.41 lb5 cups1.76 lb137 cups48.33 lb

Other Amounts of Onions (Diced)

Cups US Pounds Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.25 cups 0.09 lb 0.09 lb 0.11 lb
0.33 cups 0.12 lb 0.12 lb 0.14 lb
0.5 cups 0.18 lb 0.19 lb 0.21 lb
0.75 cups 0.26 lb 0.28 lb 0.32 lb
1 cup 0.35 lb 0.37 lb 0.42 lb
1.5 cups 0.53 lb 0.56 lb 0.64 lb
2 cups 0.71 lb 0.75 lb 0.85 lb
3 cups 1.06 lb 1.12 lb 1.27 lb
4 cups 1.41 lb 1.49 lb 1.69 lb
5 cups 1.76 lb 1.86 lb 2.12 lb
137 cups 48.33 lb 51.06 lb 58.04 lb

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 Pound?

A pound (lb) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 453.592 grams or 16 ounces. It is used for larger quantities of ingredients like flour, sugar, and meat.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 48.33 lb, 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)), then divide by 453.592 to convert grams to pounds. For 137 cups: 137 × 160 = 21,920g, then 21,920 ÷ 453.592 = 48.33 lb.
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: 48.33 lb × 453.592 = 21,920g, then 21,920g ÷ 160 = 137 cups. Or use the Pounds to Cups converter.