How do I convert pounds to ounces for any ingredient?

Converting pounds to ounces is pure weight maths that applies to any food, not just spring onion, so 1 pound is always exactly 16 ounces. For other amounts, or to add kilograms and stone, the weight converter at the link below handles grams, ounces and pounds in both directions.

Convert Spring Onion from Pounds to Ounces

Spring Onion converter

Use the tool below to convert spring onion from Pounds to Ounces.

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 ounces is a pound of spring onions?

A pound of spring onions is exactly 16 ounces. This is a pure weight conversion, the same for any food, so the ratio never changes with size or density. Use the converter above for any amount, or the weight converter linked below to add kilograms and stone.

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 pound of onions is in ounces.

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

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

Convert from

Convert to

Spring onion sizeSize applies to whole spring onions (small / medium / large).

Result

16 oz

Common Spring Onion conversions

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

Pounds	Ounces
0.5 lb	8 oz
1 lb	16 oz
1.5 lb	24 oz
2 lb	32 oz
3 lb	48 oz

Spring Onion conversion chart

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

lb	oz	spring onions	cups	cups (US)	g	kg
0.5 lb	8 oz	15.12 spring onions	2.27 cups	2.36 cups (US)	226.8 g	0.23 kg
1 lb	16 oz	30.24 spring onions	4.54 cups	4.72 cups (US)	453.59 g	0.45 kg
2 lb	32 oz	60.48 spring onions	9.07 cups	9.45 cups (US)	907.18 g	0.91 kg
3 lb	48 oz	90.72 spring onions	13.61 cups	14.17 cups (US)	1360.78 g	1.36 kg
5 lb	80 oz	151.2 spring onions	22.68 cups	23.62 cups (US)	2267.96 g	2.27 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.

Variety	Best 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 onion	Asian 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 ounces is a pound of spring onions?: A pound of spring onions is exactly 16 ounces. This is a straight weight conversion, so half (0.5 pounds) is 8 ounces and double (2 pounds) is 32 ounces. The ratio never changes with spring onion size or density, so the same figure works for any quantity you measure. Open the spring onion converter
How do I convert pounds to ounces for any ingredient?: Converting pounds to ounces is pure weight maths that applies to any food, not just spring onion, so 1 pound is always exactly 16 ounces. For other amounts, or to add kilograms and stone, the weight converter at the link below handles grams, ounces and pounds in both directions. Pounds to ounces converter
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.

Other produce

Convert another fruit or vegetable: