How Much Is 20 Ounces of Onions (Diced) in Tablespoons?
20 ounces of onions (diced) equals 56.70 tbsp. Onions (diced) has a density of 160g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20 ounces of onions (diced)
- Convert ounces to grams: 20 × 28.35 = 566.99g
- 1 cup of onions (diced) = 160g
- 566.99g ÷ 160g/cup = 3.54 cups × 16 = 56.70 tablespoons
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 ounces measurements. Your amount (20 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Onions (Diced)
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 2.83 tbsp | 2.79 tbsp | 2.10 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 5.67 tbsp | 5.59 tbsp | 4.19 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 8.50 tbsp | 8.38 tbsp | 6.29 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 11.34 tbsp | 11.18 tbsp | 8.38 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 14.17 tbsp | 13.97 tbsp | 10.48 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 17.01 tbsp | 16.77 tbsp | 12.58 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 22.68 tbsp | 22.36 tbsp | 16.77 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 28.35 tbsp | 27.95 tbsp | 20.96 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 34.02 tbsp | 33.54 tbsp | 25.15 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 45.36 tbsp | 44.72 tbsp | 33.54 tbsp |
| 20 ounces | 56.70 tbsp | 55.89 tbsp | 41.92 tbsp |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.