Convert Spring Onion from Cups (chopped) to Pounds

Spring Onion converter

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

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 pounds is a cup of spring onions?

A cup of spring onions is about 0.22 pounds. Half that is about 0.11 pounds and double about 0.44 pounds, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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

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

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

0.22 lb

Common Spring Onion conversions

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

Cups (chopped)Pounds
0.25 cups0.06 lb
0.5 cups0.11 lb
0.75 cups0.17 lb
1 cup0.22 lb
1.5 cups0.33 lb
2 cups0.44 lb
3 cups0.66 lb

For the reverse conversion, see what a pound of spring onions is in cups.

Spring Onion conversion chart

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

cupslbspring onionscups (US)gozkg
0.25 cups0.06 lb1.67 spring onions0.26 cups (US)25 g0.88 oz0.03 kg
0.5 cups0.11 lb3.33 spring onions0.52 cups (US)50 g1.76 oz0.05 kg
1 cup0.22 lb6.67 spring onions1.04 cups (US)100 g3.53 oz0.1 kg
1.5 cups0.33 lb10 spring onions1.56 cups (US)150 g5.29 oz0.15 kg
2 cups0.44 lb13.33 spring onions2.08 cups (US)200 g7.05 oz0.2 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 pounds is a cup of spring onions?
A cup of spring onions is about 0.22 pounds of spring onion. The density of chopped spring onion is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the cups and you double the pounds. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the spring onion converter
How many cups of spring onions is 0.22 pounds?
0.22 pounds of spring onions is about 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and pounds 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 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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