Convert Turmeric from Whole Pieces of turmeric to US cups (chopped)
Convert whole pieces of turmeric to US cups below. One medium piece of turmeric is about 0.13 US cups, and 2 pieces of turmeric make roughly 0.26 US cups.
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 many US cups is a piece of turmeric?
One medium piece of turmeric gives about 0.13 US cups of turmeric when chopped, so 2 pieces of turmeric come to roughly 0.26 US cups. A small piece of turmeric is about 0.07 US cups and a large one about 0.26 US cups, so set the size selector to match what you have.
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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 | US cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 1 piece of turmeric | 0.13 cups (US) |
| 2 pieces of turmeric | 0.26 cups (US) |
| 3 pieces of turmeric | 0.39 cups (US) |
| 4 pieces of turmeric | 0.52 cups (US) |
| 5 pieces of turmeric | 0.65 cups (US) |
| 6 pieces of turmeric | 0.78 cups (US) |
For the reverse conversion, see how many pieces of turmeric are in a US cup.
Turmeric conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole pieces of turmeric (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| pieces of turmeric | cups (US) | cups | g | oz | lb | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece of turmeric | 0.13 cups (US) | 0.13 cups | 15 g | 0.53 oz | 0.03 lb | 0.02 kg |
| 2 pieces of turmeric | 0.26 cups (US) | 0.25 cups | 30 g | 1.06 oz | 0.07 lb | 0.03 kg |
| 3 pieces of turmeric | 0.39 cups (US) | 0.38 cups | 45 g | 1.59 oz | 0.1 lb | 0.05 kg |
| 4 pieces of turmeric | 0.52 cups (US) | 0.5 cups | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 0.13 lb | 0.06 kg |
| 5 pieces of turmeric | 0.65 cups (US) | 0.63 cups | 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 many cups is one medium piece of turmeric?
- One medium piece of turmeric (about 15 g) gives roughly 0.13 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 8 g) yields about 0.07 cups and a large one (around 30 g) about 0.25 cups, so set the size selector to match the pieces of turmeric you actually have before you trust the figure. Open turmeric converter
- How much does a medium piece of turmeric weigh?
- A medium piece of turmeric weighs about 15 g, with a small one around 8 g and a large one near 30 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts pieces of turmeric by the piece, so set the size selector to match what you actually have before trusting a cup or gram figure.
- How much does an average piece of turmeric weigh?
- An average piece of turmeric is the same as a medium one: about 15 g. A small piece of turmeric is lighter at around 8 g and a large one heavier at about 30 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts pieces of turmeric by the piece rather than by weight.
- Which turmeric variety should I use?
- 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.
- How much does a large piece of turmeric weigh?
- A large piece of turmeric weighs about 30 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 15 g or a small one at 8 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger pieces of turmeric you actually have on the counter.
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