Convert Shallot from Whole Shallots
Use the tool below to convert shallot from Whole Shallots to the measurement that you need.
How much is one medium shallot?
One medium shallot is 0.25 cups, about 40 grams. 2 shallots is 0.5 cups and 3 shallots is 0.75 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.
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Shallot converter tool
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole shallots.
Result
0.25 cupsShallot Calculators & Kitchen Tools
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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.
| shallots | Cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 1 shallot | 0.25 cups |
| 2 shallots | 0.5 cups |
| 3 shallots | 0.75 cups |
| 4 shallots | 1 cup |
| 5 shallots | 1.25 cups |
| 6 shallots | 1.5 cups |
Shallot conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole shallots (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| shallots | cups | cups (US) | g | oz | lb | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 shallot | 0.25 cups | 0.26 cups (US) | 40 g | 1.41 oz | 0.09 lb | 0.04 kg |
| 2 shallots | 0.5 cups | 0.52 cups (US) | 80 g | 2.82 oz | 0.18 lb | 0.08 kg |
| 3 shallots | 0.75 cups | 0.78 cups (US) | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 0.26 lb | 0.12 kg |
| 4 shallots | 1 cup | 1.04 cups (US) | 160 g | 5.64 oz | 0.35 lb | 0.16 kg |
| 5 shallots | 1.25 cups | 1.3 cups (US) | 200 g | 7.05 oz | 0.44 lb | 0.2 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is one medium shallot?
- One medium shallot is 0.25 cups, or 40 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 shallots is 0.5 cups and 3 shallots is 0.75 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart above for the most common quantities. Open the shallot converter
- How much is one medium shallot in cups?
- One medium shallot is 0.25 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 shallots is 0.5 cups and 3 shallots is 0.75 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
- How much does one medium shallot weigh?
- One medium shallot weighs about 40 grams. A small one is about 20 grams and a large one about 60 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart above cover all sizes and units for any amount.