Convert Garlic – Cloves, Cups, Grams, Ounces & Milliliters

Need to convert garlic between cloves, cups, grams, ounces, or milliliters? Unitzzz provides accurate, instant conversions for fresh chopped or minced garlic using a density of 0.80 g/ml. Perfect for sauces, stir-fries, marinades, soups, and meal prep.

Common Garlic Conversions

• 1 clove of garlic ≈ 3 grams
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic ≈ 8 grams
• 1 cup minced garlic ≈ 128 grams
• 100 grams of garlic ≈ 0.78 cups
• 1 ml of minced garlic ≈ 0.80 grams
• 1 ounce of garlic ≈ 28 grams

About Garlic Density

Garlic cloves are dense, but once chopped or minced, they incorporate air and pack less tightly. A good working density for recipe conversions is 0.80 g/ml, meaning one cup weighs roughly 128 g. Clove size varies widely — from small 2 g cloves to large 6 g cloves — so weighing is the most accurate method.

Cooking & Prep Tips

• Finely minced garlic has stronger flavor than sliced or smashed garlic.
• Burnt garlic becomes bitter — sauté only until fragrant (15–30 seconds).
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic ≈ 1 clove.
• To mellow garlic flavor, roast whole bulbs or simmer in soups and sauces.