Convert Ginger from Whole Pieces of ginger

Ginger converter

Use the tool below to convert ginger from Whole Pieces of ginger 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.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.

Size applies to whole-item counts (small / medium / large produce).

Result

0.26 cups

Common Ginger conversions

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

Whole itemsCups (chopped)
1 piece of ginger0.26 cups
2 pieces of ginger0.52 cups
3 pieces of ginger0.78 cups
4 pieces of ginger1.04 cups
5 pieces of ginger1.3 cups
6 pieces of ginger1.57 cups

Ginger conversion chart

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

pieces of gingercupscups (US)gozlb
1 piece of ginger0.26 cups0.27 cups (US)30 g1.06 oz0.07 lb
2 pieces of ginger0.52 cups0.55 cups (US)60 g2.12 oz0.13 lb
3 pieces of ginger0.78 cups0.82 cups (US)90 g3.17 oz0.2 lb
4 pieces of ginger1.04 cups1.09 cups (US)120 g4.23 oz0.26 lb
5 pieces of ginger1.3 cups1.36 cups (US)150 g5.29 oz0.33 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 cups is one medium piece of ginger?
One medium piece of ginger (about 30 g) gives roughly 0.26 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 15 g) yields about 0.13 cups and a large one (around 60 g) about 0.52 cups, so set the size selector to match the pieces of ginger you actually have before you trust the figure. Open ginger converter
How many pieces of ginger make one cup chopped?
You need about 3.83 medium pieces of ginger for one cup of chopped ginger. With small pieces of ginger that rises to roughly 7.67, and with large pieces of ginger it drops to about 1.92. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole pieces of ginger to chop.
How much does a medium piece of ginger weigh?
A medium piece of ginger weighs about 30 g, small is around 15 g and large around 60 g.
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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