Convert Ginger from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms

Ginger converter

Use the tool below to convert ginger from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms.

Ginger is sold as a branching hand, and a small piece is around 15 g while a large one is 60 g, so 'a piece of ginger' is far from exact. Pick the right size below to keep curries, stir-fries, and juices on target.

How many kg is a US cup of pieces of ginger?

A US cup of pieces of ginger is about 0.11 kg. Half that is about 0.06 kg and double about 0.22 kg, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole pieces of ginger.

Size applies to whole pieces of ginger (small / medium / large).

Result

0.11 kg

Common Ginger conversions

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

US cups (chopped)Kilograms
0.25 cups (US)0.03 kg
0.5 cups (US)0.06 kg
0.75 cups (US)0.08 kg
1 cup (US)0.11 kg
1.5 cups (US)0.17 kg
2 cups (US)0.22 kg
3 cups (US)0.33 kg

Ginger conversion chart

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

cups (US)kgpieces of gingercupsgozlb
0.25 cups (US)0.03 kg0.92 pieces of ginger0.24 cups27.5 g0.97 oz0.06 lb
0.5 cups (US)0.06 kg1.83 pieces of ginger0.48 cups55 g1.94 oz0.12 lb
1 cup (US)0.11 kg3.67 pieces of ginger0.96 cups110 g3.88 oz0.24 lb
1.5 cups (US)0.17 kg5.5 pieces of ginger1.43 cups165 g5.82 oz0.36 lb
2 cups (US)0.22 kg7.33 pieces of ginger1.91 cups220 g7.76 oz0.49 lb

Ginger 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 ginger varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
MatureEveryday cooking and juicing: firm, pungent, tan-skinned, the year-round standard.
Young (Spring)Pickling and fresh use: thin pale skin, milder and juicier.
BabyRaw grating and garnish: tender early harvest, sweet and stringless.

Which should I pick?

For everyday cooking and juicing, Mature ginger (the tan-skinned root sold year-round) is the default: firm, pungent, and widely stocked. No mature ginger? Young (Spring) ginger has thin pale skin and a milder, juicier flesh, good for pickling and fresh use. Baby ginger is the tender early harvest, sweet and stringless for raw grating.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is a US cup of pieces of ginger?
A US cup of pieces of ginger is about 0.11 kg of ginger. The density of chopped ginger is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the ginger converter
How many US cups of pieces of ginger is 0.11 kg?
0.11 kg of pieces of ginger is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and kg without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
Which ginger variety should I use?
For everyday cooking and juicing, Mature ginger (the tan-skinned root sold year-round) is the default: firm, pungent, and widely stocked. No mature ginger? Young (Spring) ginger has thin pale skin and a milder, juicier flesh, good for pickling and fresh use. Baby ginger is the tender early harvest, sweet and stringless for raw grating.

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