How much is one medium clove in cups?

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 much does one medium clove weigh?

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 above cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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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	kg
1 clove	0.02 cups	0.02 cups (US)	3 g	0.11 oz	0.01 lb	0 kg
2 cloves	0.04 cups	0.04 cups (US)	6 g	0.21 oz	0.01 lb	0.01 kg
3 cloves	0.06 cups	0.07 cups (US)	9 g	0.32 oz	0.02 lb	0.01 kg
4 cloves	0.08 cups	0.09 cups (US)	12 g	0.42 oz	0.03 lb	0.01 kg
5 cloves	0.11 cups	0.11 cups (US)	15 g	0.53 oz	0.03 lb	0.02 kg

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 above for the most common quantities. Open the garlic converter
How much is one medium clove in cups?: 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 much does one medium clove weigh?: 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 above cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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