Celery converter: whole stalks, cups, grams

A recipe says '1 cup chopped celery' but you bought a whole bunch. A medium stalk is about 40 g, so the count shifts as stalk size changes. This converter moves between whole celery stalks, chopped cups, grams, and ounces.

A small celery stalk is around a quarter to a third the weight of a large one, so 'three stalks' in a mirepoix or stock can swing the result. Pick the right size below to keep soups and tuna salad on target.

How much does a stalk weigh?

A medium, or average, stalk weighs about 40 g, with a small one around 17 g and a large one around 64 g.

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Celery converter tool

Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole stalks.

Size applies to whole stalks (small / medium / large).

Result

0.4 cups

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Common Celery conversions

Quick reference for celery at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.

stalksCups (chopped)
1 stalk0.4 cups
2 stalks0.79 cups
3 stalks1.19 cups
4 stalks1.58 cups
5 stalks1.98 cups
6 stalks2.38 cups

Celery conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole stalks (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

stalkscupscups (US)gozlbkg
1 stalk0.4 cups0.41 cups (US)40 g1.41 oz0.09 lb0.04 kg
2 stalks0.79 cups0.82 cups (US)80 g2.82 oz0.18 lb0.08 kg
3 stalks1.19 cups1.24 cups (US)120 g4.23 oz0.26 lb0.12 kg
4 stalks1.58 cups1.65 cups (US)160 g5.64 oz0.35 lb0.16 kg
5 stalks1.98 cups2.06 cups (US)200 g7.05 oz0.44 lb0.2 kg

Celery varieties and best uses

The conversions above are the same whatever variety you use; the difference is what each is good for. Here is how the common celery varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
PascalSoups, stocks, and mirepoix: the standard dark-green supermarket celery, sturdy and bold.
Celery heartsRaw eating, dipping, and salads: the pale inner stalks of any bunch, tender and milder.
Golden / Self-blanchingSalads and crudités: blanched pale yellow stalks, mild and crisp.
Chinese celeryStir-fries and Asian soups: thin hollow stalks with a strong herbal aroma.
Cutting (leaf) celeryGarnish and herb use: grown for fragrant leaves, stalks too thin to chop by the cup.

Which should I pick?

For everyday soups, stocks, and mirepoix, Pascal is the default: the standard dark-green supermarket celery, with sturdy stalks and bold flavour. No Pascal? Celery hearts (the inner pale stalks of any bunch) are more tender and milder, the pick for raw eating, dipping, and salads. Reach for Chinese celery only when a recipe wants its strong, herbal aroma in stir-fries; the stalks are too thin and pungent for Western soups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size of a medium stalk?
A medium stalk weighs about 40 g, which works out to roughly 0.4 cups (0.41 US cups) of chopped flesh. Stalks come in a range of sizes depending on the season, variety and where they were grown, so weight and cup figures shift accordingly. Use the size selector above to match what you actually have, then read the exact conversion for any amount.
How much does an average stalk weigh?
An average stalk is the same as a medium one: about 40 g. A small stalk is lighter at around 17 g and a large one heavier at about 64 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts stalks by the piece rather than by weight.
How much does a large stalk weigh?
A large stalk weighs about 64 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 40 g or a small one at 17 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger stalks you actually have on the counter.
Which celery variety should I use?
For everyday soups, stocks, and mirepoix, Pascal is the default: the standard dark-green supermarket celery, with sturdy stalks and bold flavour. No Pascal? Celery hearts (the inner pale stalks of any bunch) are more tender and milder, the pick for raw eating, dipping, and salads. Reach for Chinese celery only when a recipe wants its strong, herbal aroma in stir-fries; the stalks are too thin and pungent for Western soups.
How much juice is in a stalk?
A stalk yields approximately 90% of its weight in juice. That means a medium stalk (40 g) yields about 36 ml, a small one (17 g) about 15 ml and a large one (64 g) about 58 ml. See the juice yield calculator if you are adding celery to your juice blend. Open the juice yield calculator
How do I convert grams to ounces for any ingredient?
Converting grams to ounces is pure weight maths that applies to any food, not just stalks, so 200 grams is always 7.05 ounces. For other amounts, the weight converter at the link below handles grams, ounces, pounds, kilograms and stone in both directions. Grams to ounces converter

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