How many grams is a US cup of shallots?

A US cup of shallots is about 154 grams of shallot. The density of chopped shallot is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

How many US cups of shallots is 154 grams?

154 grams of shallots is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams 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.

Convert Shallot from US cups (chopped) to Grams

Shallot converter

Use the tool below to convert shallot from US cups (chopped) to Grams.

Shallot size ranges from a 20 g small to a 60 g large (triple the weight). Picking the right size means two shallots in a vinaigrette or pan sauce comes out as intended.

How many grams is 1 US cup of shallot?

One US cup of chopped shallot weighs about 154 g. Half a US cup is about 77 g and two US cups about 308 g. The weight is the same at any item size, since it measures chopped flesh, so use the converter above for any cup amount.

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Common Shallot conversions

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

US cups (chopped)	Grams
0.25 cups (US)	38.5 g
0.5 cups (US)	77 g
0.75 cups (US)	115.5 g
1 cup (US)	154 g
1.5 cups (US)	231 g
2 cups (US)	308 g
3 cups (US)	462 g

For the reverse conversion, see what 50 grams of shallots is in US cups.

Shallot conversion chart

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

cups (US)	g	shallots	cups	oz	lb	kg
0.25 cups (US)	38.5 g	0.96 shallots	0.24 cups	1.36 oz	0.08 lb	0.04 kg
0.5 cups (US)	77 g	1.93 shallots	0.48 cups	2.72 oz	0.17 lb	0.08 kg
1 cup (US)	154 g	3.85 shallots	0.96 cups	5.43 oz	0.34 lb	0.15 kg
1.5 cups (US)	231 g	5.78 shallots	1.44 cups	8.15 oz	0.51 lb	0.23 kg
2 cups (US)	308 g	7.7 shallots	1.93 cups	10.86 oz	0.68 lb	0.31 kg

Shallot 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 shallot varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
French (common) shallot	Dressings, vinaigrettes, and raw use: classic small grey-brown shallot with fine, complex flavour.
Banana shallot (echalion)	Quick prep and large volumes: elongated, milder, and easy to peel.
Asian (pink) shallot	South-East Asian cooking and frying: small, sweet, and crispy when deep-fried.

Which should I pick?

For dressings, vinaigrettes, and pan sauces, the common French shallot is the default: milder and more complex than onion, with a hint of garlic. Banana shallots (echalions) are larger and easier to peel, useful when a recipe needs a big volume of shallot quickly. Asian (pink) shallots are smaller, sweeter, and the pick for South-East Asian dishes like crispy fried shallots and Thai curries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is a US cup of shallots?: A US cup of shallots is about 154 grams of shallot. The density of chopped shallot is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the shallot converter
How many US cups of shallots is 154 grams?: 154 grams of shallots is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams 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 shallot variety should I use?: For dressings, vinaigrettes, and pan sauces, the common French shallot is the default: milder and more complex than onion, with a hint of garlic. Banana shallots (echalions) are larger and easier to peel, useful when a recipe needs a big volume of shallot quickly. Asian (pink) shallots are smaller, sweeter, and the pick for South-East Asian dishes like crispy fried shallots and Thai curries.

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