How many cups is one medium clove?

One medium clove is 0.02 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 cloves is 0.04 cups and 3 cloves is 0.06 cups. 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 grams is one medium clove?

One medium clove weighs about 3 grams. A small one is about 2 grams and a large one about 7 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

Convert Garlic from Whole Cloves

Garlic converter

Use the tool below to convert garlic from Whole Cloves to the measurement that you need.

Clove size swings from a slim 2 g to a fat 7 g, more than triple, so “4 cloves” can mean 8 g or 28 g of garlic. Setting the size below keeps a garlicky sauce from turning timid or overpowering.

How much is one medium clove?

One medium clove is 0.02 cups, about 3 grams. 2 cloves is 0.04 cups and 3 cloves is 0.06 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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Common Garlic conversions

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

cloves	Cups (chopped)
1 clove	0.02 cups
2 cloves	0.04 cups
3 cloves	0.06 cups
4 cloves	0.08 cups
5 cloves	0.11 cups
6 cloves	0.13 cups

Garlic conversion chart

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

cloves	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
1 clove	0.02 cups	0.02 cups (US)	3 g	0.11 oz	0.01 lb
2 cloves	0.04 cups	0.04 cups (US)	6 g	0.21 oz	0.01 lb
3 cloves	0.06 cups	0.07 cups (US)	9 g	0.32 oz	0.02 lb
4 cloves	0.08 cups	0.09 cups (US)	12 g	0.42 oz	0.03 lb
5 cloves	0.11 cups	0.11 cups (US)	15 g	0.53 oz	0.03 lb

Garlic 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 garlic varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Softneck (Silverskin / Artichoke)	Everyday cooking and storage: mild, keeps for months, the usual supermarket garlic.
Hardneck (Rocambole / Porcelain / Purple Stripe)	Roasting and sauces: bold, complex flavour and easier to peel; shorter shelf life.
Elephant garlic	Mild dishes and roasting whole: very large cloves, gentle almost-onion taste, not true garlic.

Which should I pick?

For everyday cooking, roasting, and sauces, hardneck garlic (Rocambole or Porcelain) has the fullest flavour and peels easily. No hardneck? Softneck supermarket garlic stores longer and works for any cooked dish. Use elephant garlic when you want a mild, almost roasted-onion sweetness, not a true garlic punch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is one medium clove?: One medium clove is 0.02 cups, or 3 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cloves is 0.04 cups and 3 cloves is 0.06 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the garlic converter
How many cups is one medium clove?: One medium clove is 0.02 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 cloves is 0.04 cups and 3 cloves is 0.06 cups. 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 grams is one medium clove?: One medium clove weighs about 3 grams. A small one is about 2 grams and a large one about 7 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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