How Much Is 1.17 Tablespoons of Onions (Diced) in Grams?
Converting 1.17 tablespoons of onions (diced) to grams gives 11.70 g. One tablespoon of onions (diced) weighs 10g, so 1.17 tablespoons is 1.17 × 10 = 11.7g. This conversion is specific to onions (diced) because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.17 tablespoons of onions (diced)
- 1 tablespoon of onions (diced) = 10g
- 1.17 × 10 = 11.7g
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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.17 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.17 tablespoons of onions (diced) (11.7g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Onions (Diced)
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 13.53 g |
| 1.17 tablespoons | 11.70 g | 11.87 g | 15.82 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 20.00 g | 20.29 g | 27.05 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 30.00 g | 30.43 g | 40.58 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 40.00 g | 40.58 g | 54.10 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 50.00 g | 50.72 g | 67.63 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 60.00 g | 60.86 g | 81.15 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 80.00 g | 81.15 g | 108.20 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 100.00 g | 101.44 g | 135.25 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 120.00 g | 121.73 g | 162.30 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 160.00 g | 162.30 g | 216.41 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.