Garlic Cloves, Cups and Grams
Find the approximate weight of whole garlic cloves or convert peeled, chopped fresh garlic between cups, grams, milliliters and ounces.
Quick answer: 1 average garlic clove weighs approximately 3 grams. Three cloves weigh about 9 grams, while 1 cup of raw garlic weighs approximately 136 grams.
Garlic Cloves to Grams
One average raw garlic clove weighs approximately 3 grams after the dry outer skin has been removed. Individual cloves vary considerably, so these values are practical estimates.
| Garlic cloves | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1 clove | 3 g |
| 2 cloves | 6 g |
| 3 cloves | 9 g |
| 4 cloves | 12 g |
| 5 cloves | 15 g |
| 6 cloves | 18 g |
| 8 cloves | 24 g |
| 10 cloves | 30 g |
How Much Do 2, 3 or 4 Garlic Cloves Weigh?
Two average garlic cloves weigh approximately 6 grams, three cloves weigh about 9 grams, and four cloves weigh about 12 grams.
Large cloves may weigh considerably more than this. Use a kitchen scale when the exact garlic weight is important.
Tablespoons of Garlic to Grams
One level tablespoon of chopped or minced raw garlic weighs approximately 8.5 grams. One teaspoon weighs approximately 2.8 grams.
| Chopped garlic | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.8 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 8.5 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 17 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 25.5 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 34 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 51 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 68 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 136 g |
Garlic Cups to Grams
These values use an approximate density of 0.566667 grams per milliliter and a 240 ml cooking cup. They apply to peeled raw garlic rather than garlic powder, paste or jarred garlic.
| Raw garlic | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 34 g |
| 1/3 cup | 45 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g |
| 2/3 cup | 91 g |
| 3/4 cup | 102 g |
| 1 cup | 136 g |
| 1.5 cups | 204 g |
| 2 cups | 272 g |
| 3 cups | 408 g |
| 4 cups | 544 g |
Garlic Cups to Milliliters
Cups and milliliters both measure volume. The converter uses one cooking cup equal to 240 ml.
| Raw garlic | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 80 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 160 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 180 ml |
| 1 cup | 240 ml |
| 1.5 cups | 360 ml |
| 2 cups | 480 ml |
How Many Garlic Cloves Are in a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon of minced garlic is approximately equal to three average cloves. Larger cloves may fill a tablespoon with only two cloves, while smaller cloves may require four.
What Form of Garlic Do These Values Use?
The cup and tablespoon conversions apply to raw garlic with the dry skin removed. Chopping or mincing the cloves makes them easier to measure consistently.
The values do not apply to garlic powder, dried garlic flakes, garlic paste or jarred garlic in liquid. Those products have different densities.
Is a Garlic Clove the Same as a Garlic Bulb?
No. A garlic bulb, sometimes called a garlic head, is the entire round structure. A clove is one of the individual segments inside the bulb.
When a recipe asks for two garlic cloves, it means two individual segments rather than two whole bulbs.
How to Measure Fresh Garlic
- Remove the dry outer skin before weighing a clove.
- Use approximately 3 grams for one average clove.
- Chop or mince garlic before measuring it with spoons or cups.
- Fill cups loosely without pressing the garlic down firmly.
- Use a kitchen scale when an exact weight is required.
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For more help, see the cups to grams conversion guide and kitchen conversion charts .