Convert Ginger from Grams

Use the tool below to convert ginger from Grams to the measurement that you need.

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 much is 50 grams of pieces of ginger?

50 grams of pieces of ginger is 0.43 cups, about 1.67 medium pieces of ginger. 25 grams of pieces of ginger is 0.22 cups and 100 grams of pieces of ginger is 0.87 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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Ginger converter tool

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

0.01 cups

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Common Ginger conversions

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

Gramspieces of ginger
50 g1.67 pieces of ginger
100 g3.33 pieces of ginger
250 g8.33 pieces of ginger
500 g16.67 pieces of ginger
750 g25 pieces of ginger
1000 g33.33 pieces of ginger

Ginger conversion chart

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

gcupspieces of gingercups (US)ozlbkg
100 g0.87 cups3.33 pieces of ginger0.91 cups (US)3.53 oz0.22 lb0.1 kg
250 g2.17 cups8.33 pieces of ginger2.27 cups (US)8.82 oz0.55 lb0.25 kg
500 g4.35 cups16.67 pieces of ginger4.55 cups (US)17.64 oz1.1 lb0.5 kg
750 g6.52 cups25 pieces of ginger6.82 cups (US)26.46 oz1.65 lb0.75 kg
1000 g8.7 cups33.33 pieces of ginger9.09 cups (US)35.27 oz2.2 lb1 kg

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 much is 50 grams of pieces of ginger?
50 grams of pieces of ginger is 0.43 cups, or about 1.67 medium pieces of ginger. The ratio is fixed, so 25 grams of pieces of ginger is 0.22 cups and 100 grams of pieces of ginger is 0.87 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the ginger converter
How many cups is 50 grams of pieces of ginger?
50 grams of pieces of ginger is 0.43 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 25 grams of pieces of ginger is 0.22 cups and 100 grams of pieces of ginger is 0.87 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 of pieces of ginger is 0.43 cups?
0.43 cups of pieces of ginger is 49.45 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups 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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