Convert Ginger from Whole Pieces of ginger to Cups (chopped)

Convert whole pieces of ginger to cups below. One medium piece of ginger is about 0.26 cups, and 2 pieces of ginger make roughly 0.52 cups.

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 cups is a piece of ginger?

One medium piece of ginger gives about 0.26 cups of ginger when chopped, so 2 pieces of ginger come to roughly 0.52 cups. A small piece of ginger is about 0.13 cups and a large one about 0.52 cups, so set the size selector to match what you have.

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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

0.26 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.

pieces of gingerCups (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

For the reverse conversion, see how many pieces of ginger are in a cup.

Ginger conversion chart

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

pieces of gingercupscups (US)gozlbkg
1 piece of ginger0.26 cups0.27 cups (US)30 g1.06 oz0.07 lb0.03 kg
2 pieces of ginger0.52 cups0.55 cups (US)60 g2.12 oz0.13 lb0.06 kg
3 pieces of ginger0.78 cups0.82 cups (US)90 g3.17 oz0.2 lb0.09 kg
4 pieces of ginger1.04 cups1.09 cups (US)120 g4.23 oz0.26 lb0.12 kg
5 pieces of ginger1.3 cups1.36 cups (US)150 g5.29 oz0.33 lb0.15 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 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 much does a medium piece of ginger weigh?
A medium piece of ginger weighs about 30 g, with a small one around 15 g and a large one near 60 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts pieces of ginger by the piece, so set the size selector to match what you actually have before trusting a cup or gram figure.
How much does an average piece of ginger weigh?
An average piece of ginger is the same as a medium one: about 30 g. A small piece of ginger is lighter at around 15 g and a large one heavier at about 60 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts pieces of ginger by the piece rather than by weight.
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.
How much does a large piece of ginger weigh?
A large piece of ginger weighs about 60 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 30 g or a small one at 15 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger pieces of ginger you actually have on the counter.

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