Convert Chopped Onion from Tablespoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of chopped onion?

1 tablespoon of chopped onion (diced onion) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of chopped onion is 0.12 cups. 1/2 tablespoon of chopped onion is 0.03 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

When a recipe calls for a cup of chopped onion and you would rather not guess, the gram weight keeps your prep on track. One metric cup (250 ml) of chopped onion weighs 160 g (5.64 oz). This converter moves between cups, grams, tablespoons, and more.

Chopped onion packs loosely or tightly depending on how fine you cut it, so the cup weight drifts. Measuring in grams keeps a soffritto, soup base, or curry consistent every time.

Also known as

  • diced onion
  • chopped onions

Crushed garlic is the other prepped allium measured by the cup or spoon. Use the crushed garlic converter when a recipe lists garlic by volume instead of cloves. See our Crushed Garlic converter.

Starting from whole onions? The onion converter works out how many to buy for the cup count a recipe needs, across small, medium, and large sizes. See our Onion converter.

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No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Chopped Onion Measurement Converter

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Common Chopped Onion Conversions

Here are the most common chopped onion conversions from tablespoons to cups.

TablespoonsCups
1 tbsp0.06 cups
2 tbsp0.12 cups
3 tbsp0.18 cups
4 tbsp0.24 cups
6 tbsp0.36 cups
8 tbsp0.48 cups
10 tbsp0.6 cups
12 tbsp0.72 cups
16 tbsp0.96 cups

Chopped Onion Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting chopped onion from Tablespoon to Cup and other measurements.

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup9.6 g0.34 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup19.2 g0.68 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup28.8 g1.02 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup38.4 g1.35 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of chopped onion?
1 tablespoon of chopped onion is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of chopped onion is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the chopped onion converter
How many cups is 1.5 tablespoons of chopped onion?
1.5 tablespoons of chopped onion is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chopped onion is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many cups is 2 tablespoons of chopped onion?
2 tablespoons of chopped onion is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of chopped onion is 0.06 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many tablespoons of chopped onion is 0.06 cups?
0.06 cups of chopped onion is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 1 tablespoon of diced onion?
Diced onion is another name for chopped onion, so 1 tablespoon of diced onion is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as chopped onion. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are chopped onion and diced onion the same thing?
Yes. Diced onion is another name for chopped onion, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of chopped onion is 0.06 cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many cups is 1/2 tablespoon of chopped onion?
1/2 tablespoon of chopped onion is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chopped onion is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.

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