By size or weight – I never seem to know …
Cooking Measurements – How Much Is a Small/Medium/Large Onion?
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Best Answer
Here's some general guidelines I have used in the past:
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The terms are not always completely accurate so use your best judgement. I've often seen large onions that were as big or bigger than "jumbo" according to this data.