Convert Onion from Whole Onions to Pounds
Use the tool below to convert onion from Whole Onions to Pounds.
How much does an onion weigh in pounds?
A medium, or average, onion weighs about 0.24 lb (110 g), so four medium onions come to roughly 0.97 lb. A small onion is about 0.15 lb and a large one about 0.33 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.
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Onion converter tool
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole onions.
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Common Onion conversions
Quick reference for onion at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| onions | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 onion | 0.24 lb |
| 2 onions | 0.49 lb |
| 3 onions | 0.73 lb |
| 4 onions | 0.97 lb |
| 5 onions | 1.21 lb |
| 6 onions | 1.46 lb |
For the reverse conversion, see how many onions are in a pound.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a medium onion weigh in pounds?
- A medium onion weighs about 0.24 lb (3.88 oz, 110 g). A small one is about 0.15 lb and a large one about 0.33 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the onions you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole onions at each size. Open onion converter
- How many pounds is 2 onions?
- 2 onions are about 0.49 pounds. The ratio is fixed, so one medium onion is 0.24 pounds and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Scaling a recipe up or down keeps the same proportion, so work from whichever amount your recipe lists. Use the converter above for any other quantity of onion.
- How many pounds is 3 onions?
- 3 onions are about 0.73 pounds. The ratio is fixed, so one medium onion is 0.24 pounds and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Scaling a recipe up or down keeps the same proportion, so work from whichever amount your recipe lists. Use the converter above for any other quantity of onion.
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