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How Much Is 3 Teaspoons of Onions (Diced) in Grams?

Converting 3 teaspoons of onions (diced) to grams gives 10.00 g. One teaspoon of onions (diced) weighs 3.33g, so 3 teaspoons is 3 × 3.33 = 10g. This conversion is specific to onions (diced) because each ingredient has a different density.

3 teaspoons of onions (diced)
=
10.00g
Result using all teaspoon standards info
10.00 g (US) 10.14 g (Metric Teaspoon) 12.01 g (Imperial Teaspoon)
3 teaspoons of onions (diced) is also
10.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 3.33g/tsp = grams
  1. Start with 3 teaspoons of onions (diced)
  2. 1 teaspoon of onions (diced) = 3.33g
  3. 3 × 3.33 = 10g

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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (3 teaspoons) is highlighted.

0.5 tsp1.67 g1 tsp3.33 g1.5 tsp5 g2 tsp6.67 g3 tsp10 g4 tsp13.33 g5 tsp16.67 g6 tsp20 g

For reference, 3 teaspoons of onions (diced) (10g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).

Other Amounts of Onions (Diced)

Teaspoons US Grams Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 0.83 g 0.85 g 1.00 g
0.5 teaspoons 1.67 g 1.69 g 2.00 g
1 teaspoon 3.33 g 3.38 g 4.00 g
1.5 teaspoons 5.00 g 5.07 g 6.00 g
2 teaspoons 6.67 g 6.76 g 8.01 g
3 teaspoons 10.00 g 10.14 g 12.01 g
4 teaspoons 13.33 g 13.53 g 16.01 g
5 teaspoons 16.67 g 16.91 g 20.01 g
6 teaspoons 20.00 g 20.29 g 24.02 g
8 teaspoons 26.67 g 27.05 g 32.02 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Teaspoon?

A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 10.00 g, 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 teaspoons by 3.33 (grams per teaspoon for onions (diced)). For 3 teaspoons: 3 × 3.33 = 10.00 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh onions (diced) on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon 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: 10.00 g ÷ 3.33 = 3 teaspoons. Or use the Grams to Teaspoons converter.