How much minced garlic would I need to equal 7 cloves?

Typically, one clove of garlic is equivalent to about 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic. Therefore, to equal 7 cloves, you would need approximately 3.5 teaspoons of minced garlic. If you prefer using tablespoons, this would be about 1 tablespoon plus 1.5 teaspoons.