Convert Shallot from US cups (chopped) to Whole Shallots
Shallot converter
Use the tool below to convert shallot from US cups (chopped) to Whole Shallots.
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 shallots are in a US cup?
One US cup of chopped shallot needs about 3.85 medium shallots. With small shallots that rises to roughly 7.7, and with large shallots it drops to about 2.57. Enter the US cups your recipe asks for to read off how many whole shallots to chop.
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Result
3.85 shallotsCommon Shallot conversions
Quick reference for shallot at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| US cups (chopped) | shallots |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.96 shallots |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 1.93 shallots |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 2.89 shallots |
| 1 cup (US) | 3.85 shallots |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 5.78 shallots |
| 2 cups (US) | 7.7 shallots |
| 3 cups (US) | 11.55 shallots |
For the reverse conversion, see what one medium shallot is in US cups.
Shallot conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole shallots (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| cups (US) | shallots | cups | g | oz | lb | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.96 shallots | 0.24 cups | 38.5 g | 1.36 oz | 0.08 lb | 0.04 kg |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 1.93 shallots | 0.48 cups | 77 g | 2.72 oz | 0.17 lb | 0.08 kg |
| 1 cup (US) | 3.85 shallots | 0.96 cups | 154 g | 5.43 oz | 0.34 lb | 0.15 kg |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 5.78 shallots | 1.44 cups | 231 g | 8.15 oz | 0.51 lb | 0.23 kg |
| 2 cups (US) | 7.7 shallots | 1.93 cups | 308 g | 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 cups is one medium shallot?
- One medium shallot (about 40 g) gives roughly 0.25 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 20 g) yields about 0.13 cups and a large one (around 60 g) about 0.38 cups, so set the size selector to match the shallots you actually have before you trust the figure. Open shallot converter
- How much does a medium shallot weigh?
- A medium shallot weighs about 40 g, with a small one around 20 g and a large one near 60 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts shallots 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 shallot weigh?
- An average shallot is the same as a medium one: about 40 g. A small shallot is lighter at around 20 g and a large one heavier at about 60 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts shallots by the piece rather than by weight.
- 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.
- How much does a large shallot weigh?
- A large shallot weighs about 60 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 40 g or a small one at 20 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger shallots you actually have on the counter.
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