🥕 Vegetable Conversion Chart
Comprehensive conversion chart for common vegetables. Perfect for recipe scaling, meal prep, and professional cooking with accurate measurements in cups, ounces, grams, pounds, and kilograms.
| Vegetable | Type | Cups (chopped) | Ounces (oz) | Grams (g) | Pounds (lb) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion (Medium, Chopped) | med | 1.00 | 4.50 | 128.00 | 0.280 | 0.128 |
| Carrot (Medium, Chopped) | med | 1.00 | 4.25 | 120.00 | 0.260 | 0.120 |
| Celery (Chopped) | stalk | 1.00 | 3.50 | 100.00 | 0.220 | 0.100 |
| Bell Pepper (Chopped) | med | 1.00 | 3.50 | 100.00 | 0.220 | 0.100 |
| Tomato (Medium, Chopped) | med | 1.00 | 5.30 | 150.00 | 0.330 | 0.150 |
| Cucumber (Chopped) | med | 1.00 | 4.20 | 119.00 | 0.260 | 0.119 |
| Broccoli (Chopped) | florets | 1.00 | 3.20 | 91.00 | 0.200 | 0.091 |
| Cauliflower (Chopped) | florets | 1.00 | 3.50 | 100.00 | 0.220 | 0.100 |
| Cabbage (Shredded) | shred | 1.00 | 2.50 | 70.00 | 0.150 | 0.070 |
| Lettuce (Chopped) | leaves | 1.00 | 2.00 | 56.00 | 0.120 | 0.056 |
| Spinach (Fresh, Chopped) | fresh | 1.00 | 1.00 | 30.00 | 0.066 | 0.030 |
| Mushrooms (Sliced) | sliced | 1.00 | 2.50 | 70.00 | 0.150 | 0.070 |
| Zucchini (Chopped) | med | 1.00 | 4.40 | 124.00 | 0.270 | 0.124 |
| Potato (Medium, Cubed) | med | 1.00 | 5.30 | 150.00 | 0.330 | 0.150 |
| Sweet Potato (Cubed) | med | 1.00 | 4.60 | 130.00 | 0.290 | 0.130 |
| Corn (Kernels) | kernels | 1.00 | 5.80 | 164.00 | 0.360 | 0.164 |
| Peas (Fresh) | fresh | 1.00 | 5.10 | 145.00 | 0.320 | 0.145 |
| Green Beans (Chopped) | fresh | 1.00 | 3.50 | 100.00 | 0.220 | 0.100 |
| Asparagus (Chopped) | spears | 1.00 | 4.70 | 134.00 | 0.300 | 0.134 |
| Beets (Chopped) | med | 1.00 | 6.00 | 170.00 | 0.370 | 0.170 |
How to Use This Vegetable Conversion Chart
Select Your Vegetable
Find the vegetable you're working with in the table. All measurements are based on standard preparation methods (chopped, diced, or sliced as specified).
Read Conversion Values
Read across the row to find equivalent measurements in cups, ounces, grams, pounds, or kilograms. All values are based on average-sized vegetables.
Scale for Your Recipe
Use the conversion factors to scale recipes up or down. Multiply the base measurement by your desired quantity factor.
Account for Preparation
Remember that measurements are for prepared vegetables (chopped, diced, etc.). Whole vegetable weights will be higher due to waste and preparation loss.
Use Cases for Vegetable Conversions
👨🍳 Recipe Conversion
Convert recipe measurements when switching between metric and imperial units, or when scaling recipes for different serving sizes.
🥗 Meal Prep Planning
Calculate exact vegetable quantities for weekly meal prep, ensuring consistent portions and accurate nutritional calculations.
🍽️ Professional Cooking
Essential reference for chefs, caterers, and food service professionals who need precise measurements for large-scale food preparation.
🛒 Grocery Shopping
Determine how much fresh vegetables to buy based on your recipe requirements, reducing food waste and ensuring adequate quantities.
Vegetable Conversion FAQ
Are these measurements for raw or cooked vegetables?
All measurements are for raw vegetables that have been prepared (chopped, diced, sliced) as specified in the vegetable name. Cooking will reduce volume and change weight.
How accurate are these vegetable conversions?
These conversions are based on average-sized vegetables and standard preparation methods. Individual vegetables may vary by ±10-15% depending on size, variety, and freshness.
Can I use these conversions to scale recipes?
Yes, these conversions are perfect for recipe scaling. Simply multiply the conversion factor by your desired scaling amount to get accurate measurements.