How many grams is one medium clove?

One medium clove is about 3 grams, a small one about 2 grams and a large one about 7 grams. Cloves vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts cloves can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above.

Convert Garlic from Whole Cloves to Grams

Garlic converter

Use the tool below to convert garlic from Whole Cloves to Grams.

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 does a clove weigh in grams?

A medium clove weighs about 3 g, with a small one around 2 g and a large one around 7 g. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact gram weight for any number of cloves above.

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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	Grams
1 clove	3 g
2 cloves	6 g
3 cloves	9 g
4 cloves	12 g
5 cloves	15 g
6 cloves	18 g

Garlic conversion chart

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

cloves	g	cups	cups (US)	oz	lb
1 clove	3 g	0.02 cups	0.02 cups (US)	0.11 oz	0.01 lb
2 cloves	6 g	0.04 cups	0.04 cups (US)	0.21 oz	0.01 lb
3 cloves	9 g	0.06 cups	0.07 cups (US)	0.32 oz	0.02 lb
4 cloves	12 g	0.08 cups	0.09 cups (US)	0.42 oz	0.03 lb
5 cloves	15 g	0.11 cups	0.11 cups (US)	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 many grams is one medium clove?: One medium clove is about 3 grams, a small one about 2 grams and a large one about 7 grams. Cloves vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts cloves can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above. Open the garlic converter
Which garlic variety should I use?: 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.

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