Convert Spring Onion from Whole Spring onions to Pounds

Spring Onion converter

Use the tool below to convert spring onion from Whole Spring onions 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 much does a spring onion weigh in pounds?

A medium, or average, spring onion weighs about 0.03 lb (15 g), so four medium spring onions come to roughly 0.13 lb. A small spring onion is about 0.02 lb and a large one about 0.06 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.

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

Shallots (20–60 g) are more delicate than spring onions and better suited to dressings and pan sauces. See what one medium shallot is in pounds.

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

0.03 lb

Common Spring Onion conversions

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

spring onionsPounds
1 spring onion0.03 lb
2 spring onions0.07 lb
3 spring onions0.1 lb
4 spring onions0.13 lb
5 spring onions0.17 lb
6 spring onions0.2 lb

For the reverse conversion, see how many spring onions are in a pound.

Spring Onion conversion chart

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

spring onionslbcupscups (US)gozkg
1 spring onion0.03 lb0.15 cups0.16 cups (US)15 g0.53 oz0.02 kg
2 spring onions0.07 lb0.3 cups0.31 cups (US)30 g1.06 oz0.03 kg
3 spring onions0.1 lb0.45 cups0.47 cups (US)45 g1.59 oz0.05 kg
4 spring onions0.13 lb0.6 cups0.63 cups (US)60 g2.12 oz0.06 kg
5 spring onions0.17 lb0.75 cups0.78 cups (US)75 g2.65 oz0.08 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 much does a medium spring onion weigh in pounds?
A medium spring onion weighs about 0.03 lb (0.53 oz, 15 g). A small one is about 0.02 lb and a large one about 0.06 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the spring onions you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole spring onions at each size. Open spring onion converter
What is the average spring onion weight in pounds?
The average, or medium, spring onion weighs about 0.03 lb (15 g). A small one is lighter at about 0.02 lb and a large one heavier at about 0.06 lb, so pick the size selector that matches what is actually on your scale before trusting a per-pound count.
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.
How much do four spring onions weigh in pounds?
Four medium spring onions weigh about 0.13 lb, since a medium spring onion is roughly 0.03 lb (15 g). Small spring onions weigh less and large ones more, so the pound total shifts with size. Enter any count above to read the exact weight in pounds, ounces or grams for the spring onions you actually have.

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