The short answer: a garlic bulb typically weighs about 40 to 60 grams (1.4 to 2.1 ounces), made up of many small cloves.
Garlic bulb weight by type
A garlic bulb (head) is a cluster of cloves wrapped in papery skin. The weights below cover common culinary garlic.
| Type (example) | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| Small bulb | about 30-40 g (1-1.4 oz) |
| Standard bulb | about 40-60 g (1.4-2.1 oz) |
| Large bulb | about 60-90 g (2.1-3.2 oz) |
| Single clove | about 3-7 g (0.1-0.25 oz) |
What affects garlic bulb weight
- Bulb size. A large bulb can weigh twice as much as a small one.
- Clove count. Bulbs with more cloves tend to weigh more overall.
- Variety. Softneck and hardneck garlics differ in typical bulb size.
- Skin and stem. Papery wrappers and the stem add a little non-edible weight.
- Freshness. Garlic dries out in storage and slowly loses weight.
How garlic bulb weight compares
A garlic bulb weighs about the same as a large egg, while a single clove is closer to the weight of a peanut.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a garlic bulb weigh?
A typical bulb weighs about 40 to 60 grams. Large bulbs can reach roughly 90 grams.
How much does one garlic clove weigh?
A single clove usually weighs about 3 to 7 grams.
How many cloves are in a bulb of garlic?
A bulb usually contains about 8 to 12 cloves, though some hardneck varieties have fewer, larger cloves.
