How many cups is one medium piece of turmeric?

One medium piece of turmeric is 0.13 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 pieces of turmeric is 0.25 cups and 3 pieces of turmeric is 0.38 cups. 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 grams is one medium piece of turmeric?

One medium piece of turmeric weighs about 15 grams. A small one is about 8 grams and a large one about 30 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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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 one medium piece of turmeric?

One medium piece of turmeric is 0.13 cups, about 15 grams. 2 pieces of turmeric is 0.25 cups and 3 pieces of turmeric is 0.38 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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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.

pieces of turmeric	Cups (chopped)
1 piece of turmeric	0.13 cups
2 pieces of turmeric	0.25 cups
3 pieces of turmeric	0.38 cups
4 pieces of turmeric	0.5 cups
5 pieces of turmeric	0.63 cups
6 pieces of turmeric	0.75 cups

Turmeric conversion chart

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

pieces of turmeric	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb	kg
1 piece of turmeric	0.13 cups	0.13 cups (US)	15 g	0.53 oz	0.03 lb	0.02 kg
2 pieces of turmeric	0.25 cups	0.26 cups (US)	30 g	1.06 oz	0.07 lb	0.03 kg
3 pieces of turmeric	0.38 cups	0.39 cups (US)	45 g	1.59 oz	0.1 lb	0.05 kg
4 pieces of turmeric	0.5 cups	0.52 cups (US)	60 g	2.12 oz	0.13 lb	0.06 kg
5 pieces of turmeric	0.63 cups	0.65 cups (US)	75 g	2.65 oz	0.17 lb	0.08 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.

Variety	Best 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.
Black	Specialist 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 one medium piece of turmeric?: One medium piece of turmeric is 0.13 cups, or 15 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 pieces of turmeric is 0.25 cups and 3 pieces of turmeric is 0.38 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the turmeric converter
How many cups is one medium piece of turmeric?: One medium piece of turmeric is 0.13 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 pieces of turmeric is 0.25 cups and 3 pieces of turmeric is 0.38 cups. 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 grams is one medium piece of turmeric?: One medium piece of turmeric weighs about 15 grams. A small one is about 8 grams and a large one about 30 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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