Shallot Cups to Grams and ML
Convert chopped raw shallot between cups, grams, milliliters and ounces. Enter an amount below and select the measurement units.
Quick answer: 1 cup of chopped raw shallot equals 240 ml and weighs approximately 168.00 grams.
Shallot Cups to Grams
These values use an approximate density of 0.70 grams per milliliter. They apply to peeled, raw shallot chopped into small or medium pieces and placed loosely in the measuring cup.
| Chopped raw shallot | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 42 g |
| 1/3 cup | 56 g |
| 1/2 cup | 84 g |
| 2/3 cup | 112 g |
| 3/4 cup | 126 g |
| 1 cup | 168 g |
| 1.5 cups | 252 g |
| 2 cups | 336 g |
| 3 cups | 504 g |
| 4 cups | 672 g |
Shallot Cups to Milliliters
The converter uses a cooking cup equal to 240 milliliters.
| Chopped raw shallot | 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 |
| 3 cups | 720 ml |
| 4 cups | 960 ml |
What Form of Shallot Do These Values Use?
This conversion is intended for fresh, raw shallot with the dry outer skin and root end removed. Chop the edible part before measuring.
Finely chopped shallot fits more closely into a cup than larger pieces. The cut size can therefore cause a small difference in the weight.
Is Shallot the Same as Onion?
Shallots and onions belong to the same plant family, but they have different structures and slightly different densities.
Shallots are generally smaller and have a milder, more delicate flavor. Use the shallot conversion when the recipe specifically calls for shallots.
Are Whole Shallots Equivalent to Cups?
Whole shallots leave large spaces in a measuring cup, and individual bulbs can vary considerably in size. A cup of whole shallots therefore does not weigh the same as a cup of chopped shallot.
If a recipe gives a number of shallots, use that number. Use this converter when the recipe specifies a measured volume of chopped shallot.
Does Cooked Shallot Weigh the Same?
No. Shallot softens and loses moisture when sautéed, roasted or caramelized. Cooked pieces also settle more tightly in a measuring cup.
Use these values for shallot measured before cooking. If the recipe specifies cooked shallot, measure it after preparation.
How to Measure Chopped Shallot
- Remove the dry outer skin and root end.
- Separate the sections if the shallot contains more than one bulb.
- Chop it into reasonably even pieces.
- Place the pieces loosely in the measuring cup without pressing them down.
- Use a kitchen scale when the recipe provides grams.
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For more help, see the cups to grams conversion guide and kitchen conversion charts .