Convert Fennel from Cups (chopped)

Use the tool below to convert fennel from Cups (chopped) to the measurement that you need.

A small fennel bulb is 200 g and a large one 450 g, so 'one bulb' in a braise or salad can swing the result. Pick the right size below to keep roasts, slaws, and soups on target.

How much is a cup of fennel bulbs?

A cup of fennel bulbs is 90 grams, about 0.3 medium fennel bulbs. 0.5 cups of fennel bulbs is 45 grams and 2 cups of fennel bulbs is 180 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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Fennel converter tool

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

Size applies to whole fennel bulbs (small / medium / large).

Result

1 cup

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Common Fennel conversions

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

Cups (chopped)fennel bulbs
0.25 cups0.08 fennel bulbs
0.5 cups0.15 fennel bulbs
0.75 cups0.23 fennel bulbs
1 cup0.3 fennel bulbs
1.5 cups0.45 fennel bulbs
2 cups0.6 fennel bulbs
3 cups0.9 fennel bulbs

Fennel conversion chart

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

cupsfennel bulbscups (US)gozlbkg
0.25 cups0.08 fennel bulbs0.26 cups (US)22.5 g0.79 oz0.05 lb0.02 kg
0.5 cups0.15 fennel bulbs0.52 cups (US)45 g1.59 oz0.1 lb0.05 kg
1 cup0.3 fennel bulbs1.05 cups (US)90 g3.17 oz0.2 lb0.09 kg
1.5 cups0.45 fennel bulbs1.57 cups (US)135 g4.76 oz0.3 lb0.14 kg
2 cups0.6 fennel bulbs2.09 cups (US)180 g6.35 oz0.4 lb0.18 kg

Fennel 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 fennel varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Florence (Romanesco)Roasting and salads: large round bulb, crisp and sweetly anise-scented.
Zefa FinoAll-purpose: reliable round bulb that resists bolting, good raw or cooked.
PerfectionBraising and slaws: sweet, tender bulb fennel with a mild aniseed flavour.

Which should I pick?

For roasting, braising, and shaving raw into salads, Florence fennel (the round supermarket bulb) is the one to buy: crisp, anise-scented, and widely stocked. No named variety? Most shops sell it as fennel and it works for any recipe. Romanesco and Zefa Fino are reliable round-bulb types for the garden, and Perfection is another sweet, bolt-resistant bulb fennel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a cup of fennel bulbs?
A cup of fennel bulbs is 90 grams, or about 0.3 medium fennel bulbs. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of fennel bulbs is 45 grams and 2 cups of fennel bulbs is 180 grams. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the fennel converter
How many grams is a cup of fennel bulbs?
A cup of fennel bulbs is 90 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups of fennel bulbs is 45 grams and 2 cups of fennel bulbs is 180 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many cups of fennel bulbs is 90 grams?
90 grams of fennel bulbs is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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