How Much Is 2.4 Tablespoons of Onions (Diced) in Grams?
2.4 tablespoons of onions (diced) equals 24.00 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, 2.4 tablespoons of honey would be 51 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.4 tablespoons of onions (diced)
- 1 tablespoon of onions (diced) = 10g
- 2.4 × 10 = 24g
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 (2.4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.4 tablespoons of onions (diced) (24g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 |
| 2.4 tablespoons | 24.00 g | 24.35 g | 32.46 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?
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.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.