Convert Turmeric from US cups (chopped)

Use the tool below to convert turmeric from US cups (chopped) to the measurement that you need.

Turmeric grows as slim branching fingers, and a small piece is around 8 g while a large one is 30 g, so 'a piece of turmeric' is far from exact. Pick the right size below to keep curries, tonics, and juices on target.

How much is a US cup of pieces of turmeric?

A US cup of pieces of turmeric is 115 grams, about 7.67 medium pieces of turmeric. 0.5 US cups of pieces of turmeric is 57.5 grams and 2 US cups of pieces of turmeric is 230 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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Turmeric converter tool

Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole pieces of turmeric.

Size applies to whole pieces of turmeric (small / medium / large).

Result

0.96 cups

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Common Turmeric conversions

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

US cups (chopped)pieces of turmeric
0.25 cups (US)1.92 pieces of turmeric
0.5 cups (US)3.83 pieces of turmeric
0.75 cups (US)5.75 pieces of turmeric
1 cup (US)7.67 pieces of turmeric
1.5 cups (US)11.5 pieces of turmeric
2 cups (US)15.33 pieces of turmeric
3 cups (US)23 pieces of turmeric

Turmeric conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole pieces of turmeric (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

cups (US)cupspieces of turmericgozlbkg
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups1.92 pieces of turmeric28.75 g1.01 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups3.83 pieces of turmeric57.5 g2.03 oz0.13 lb0.06 kg
1 cup (US)0.96 cups7.67 pieces of turmeric115 g4.06 oz0.25 lb0.12 kg
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups11.5 pieces of turmeric172.5 g6.08 oz0.38 lb0.17 kg
2 cups (US)1.92 cups15.33 pieces of turmeric230 g8.11 oz0.51 lb0.23 kg

Turmeric 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 turmeric varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Orange (standard)Curries, tonics, and juicing: bright golden flesh, the common fresh root.
White (Mango)Fresh use and pickles: milder with a gingery, mango-like aroma.
BlackSpecialist and medicinal use: dark bluish flesh with an earthy, camphor note.

Which should I pick?

For curries, tonics, and juicing, standard Orange turmeric (the bright golden-fleshed root) is the everyday choice and the one most shops carry. No fresh root? Ground turmeric powder works in cooked dishes when fresh is out of reach. Reach for White (Mango) turmeric for a milder, gingery note, or Black turmeric for its earthy, medicinal use where you can find it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a US cup of pieces of turmeric?
A US cup of pieces of turmeric is 115 grams, or about 7.67 medium pieces of turmeric. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of pieces of turmeric is 57.5 grams and 2 US cups of pieces of turmeric is 230 grams. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the turmeric converter
How many grams is a US cup of pieces of turmeric?
A US cup of pieces of turmeric is 115 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups of pieces of turmeric is 57.5 grams and 2 US cups of pieces of turmeric is 230 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many US cups of pieces of turmeric is 115 grams?
115 grams of pieces of turmeric is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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