Convert Spring Onion from US cups (chopped) to Cups (chopped)

Spring Onion converter

Use the tool below to convert spring onion from US cups (chopped) to Cups (chopped).

Spring onion size ranges from a slim 10 g stalk to a plump 25 g one (2.5 times the weight). Setting the size below keeps three spring onions consistent whether you have spindly salad onions or fat bunching onions.

How many cups is 1 US cup of spring onion?

One US cup of spring onion is 0.96 cups. A US cup holds 240 ml and a metric cup 250 ml, so the gap is small and fixed for any ingredient. Use the converter above for any amount, or the volume converter linked below for millilitres, tablespoons and more.

Out of spring onion? See spring onion substitutes →

Need a stronger onion flavour? Standard onions (70–150 g) are larger with bold, layered sweetness. See what a US cup of onions is in cups.

Shallots (20–60 g) are more delicate than spring onions and better suited to dressings and pan sauces. See what a US cup of shallots is in cups.

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole spring onions.

Size applies to whole spring onions (small / medium / large).

Result

0.96 cups

Common Spring Onion conversions

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

US cups (chopped)Cups (chopped)
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups
0.75 cups (US)0.72 cups
1 cup (US)0.96 cups
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups
2 cups (US)1.92 cups
3 cups (US)2.88 cups

Spring Onion conversion chart

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

cups (US)cupsspring onionsgozlbkg
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups1.6 spring onions24 g0.85 oz0.05 lb0.02 kg
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups3.2 spring onions48 g1.69 oz0.11 lb0.05 kg
1 cup (US)0.96 cups6.4 spring onions96 g3.39 oz0.21 lb0.1 kg
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups9.6 spring onions144 g5.08 oz0.32 lb0.14 kg
2 cups (US)1.92 cups12.8 spring onions192 g6.77 oz0.42 lb0.19 kg

Spring Onion 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 spring onion varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Scallion (green onion)All-purpose use raw or cooked: mild, crisp, and fresh; the standard supermarket spring onion.
Welsh onion (negi)Stir-fries and cooked dishes: more pungent and heat-tolerant than common scallions.
Bunching onionAsian dishes and pickling: slightly bulbous base, bold flavour, very versatile.

Which should I pick?

For most recipes (stir-fries, salads, soups, and garnishes) a standard scallion (green onion) is the default: mild, fresh, and edible from root to tip. Welsh onions are more pungent and hold up better to heat; use them when you want stronger flavour in cooked dishes. Bunching onions have a slightly bulbous base and bolder flavour: the everyday choice in many Asian cuisines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 US cup of spring onion?
One US cup of spring onion is 0.96 cups, and two US cups are 1.92 cups. A US cup holds 240 ml against a metric cup's 250 ml, so the gap is small and the same for any ingredient. Use the converter above for any cup amount of spring onion. Open the spring onion converter
How do I convert US cups to cups for any recipe?
Switching between metric cups and US cups is a fixed volume ratio that applies to any ingredient, since one US cup is 240 ml and one metric cup is 250 ml. The volume converter at the link below covers cups, US cups, millilitres, tablespoons and teaspoons in both directions. US cups to cups converter
What is the difference between a metric cup and a US cup?
A metric cup holds 250 ml while a US cup holds 240 ml, so a US cup is 4% smaller. For chopped spring onion that gap is small but real, and it adds up across several cups. The guide linked below explains when the difference matters and how to switch between the two so a recipe lands right whichever cup you own. metric v US cup
Which spring onion variety should I use?
For most recipes (stir-fries, salads, soups, and garnishes) a standard scallion (green onion) is the default: mild, fresh, and edible from root to tip. Welsh onions are more pungent and hold up better to heat; use them when you want stronger flavour in cooked dishes. Bunching onions have a slightly bulbous base and bolder flavour: the everyday choice in many Asian cuisines.

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