How Much Is 17.42 Tablespoons of Onions (Diced) in Grams?
17.42 tablespoons of onions (diced) equals 174.20 g. Onions (diced) has a density of 160g per cup (10g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 17.42 tablespoons of honey would be 370.18 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 17.42 tablespoons of onions (diced)
- 1 tablespoon of onions (diced) = 10g
- 17.42 × 10 = 174.2g
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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (17.42 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 17.42 tablespoons of onions (diced) (174.2g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Onions (Diced)
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 13.53 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 |
| 17.42 tablespoons | 174.20 g | 176.71 g | 235.61 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.