Convert Spinach from Grams
Spinach converter
Use the tool below to convert spinach from Grams to the measurement that you need.
Spinach compresses dramatically when cooked, so raw and cooked cup amounts differ significantly. Bunch sizes also vary between suppliers.
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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.
Result
0.03 cupsCommon Spinach conversions
Quick reference for spinach at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| Grams | Whole items |
|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.18 spinach bunches |
| 100 g | 0.36 spinach bunches |
| 250 g | 0.89 spinach bunches |
| 500 g | 1.79 spinach bunches |
| 750 g | 2.68 spinach bunches |
| 1000 g | 3.57 spinach bunches |
Spinach conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole spinach bunches (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| g | cups | spinach bunches | cups (US) | oz | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 3.33 cups | 0.36 spinach bunches | 3.45 cups (US) | 3.53 oz | 0.22 lb |
| 250 g | 8.33 cups | 0.89 spinach bunches | 8.62 cups (US) | 8.82 oz | 0.55 lb |
| 500 g | 16.67 cups | 1.79 spinach bunches | 17.24 cups (US) | 17.64 oz | 1.1 lb |
| 750 g | 25 cups | 2.68 spinach bunches | 25.86 cups (US) | 26.46 oz | 1.65 lb |
| 1000 g | 33.33 cups | 3.57 spinach bunches | 34.48 cups (US) | 35.27 oz | 2.2 lb |
Spinach 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 spinach varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Baby Spinach | Salads, smoothies, and quick sautés: tender small leaves that need no prep and wilt evenly. |
| Savoy Spinach | Cooked dishes, soups, and stews: crinkled leaves with a robust texture that holds up to long cooking. |
| Flat-Leaf Spinach | All-purpose cooking and fresh use: large smooth leaves that work raw or cooked. |
Which should I pick?
Baby spinach suits most recipes, raw or cooked. Flat-leaf works well when baby spinach is unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many cups is one medium bunch?
- One medium bunch (about 280 g) gives roughly 9.33 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 170 g) yields about 5.67 cups and a large one (around 450 g) about 15 cups, so set the size selector to match the spinach bunches you actually have before you trust the figure. Open spinach converter
- How many spinach bunches make one cup chopped?
- You need about 0.11 medium spinach bunches for one cup of chopped spinach. With small spinach bunches that rises to roughly 0.18, and with large spinach bunches it drops to about 0.07. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole spinach bunches to chop.
- How much does a medium bunch weigh?
- A medium bunch weighs about 280 g, small is around 170 g and large around 450 g.
- Which spinach variety should I use?
- Baby spinach suits most recipes, raw or cooked. Flat-leaf works well when baby spinach is unavailable.
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