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How Much Is 850 Cups of Onions (Diced) in Pounds?

850 cups of onions (diced) equals 299.83 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, 850 cups of all-purpose flour would be 234.54 lb.

850 cups of onions (diced)
=
299.83lb
Result using all cup standards info
299.83 lb (US) 316.83 lb (Metric Cup) 360.08 lb (Imperial Cup)
850 cups of onions (diced) is also
299.83

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 160g/cup ÷ 453.592g/lb = pounds
  1. Start with 850 cups of onions (diced)
  2. 1 cup of onions (diced) = 160g
  3. 850 × 160 = 136,000g
  4. Convert grams to pounds: 136,000 ÷ 453.592 = 299.83 lb

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 (850 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 lb850 cups299.83 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
850 cups 299.83 lb 316.83 lb 360.08 lb

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

What is a Pound?

Pounds are the standard weight unit for buying ingredients in the US. A standard bag of flour is 5 pounds (2,268g) and a standard bag of sugar is 4 pounds (1,814g).

Frequently Asked Questions

About 299.83 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 850 cups: 850 × 160 = 136,000g, then 136,000 ÷ 453.592 = 299.83 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: 299.83 lb × 453.592 = 136,000g, then 136,000g ÷ 160 = 850 cups. Or use the Pounds to Cups converter.