Convert Beetroot from Cups (chopped)

Use the tool below to convert beetroot from Cups (chopped) to the measurement that you need.

A small beetroot is 60 g and a large one 150 g, so 'three beetroot' can swing from under 200 g to 450 g. Pick the right size below to keep roasts, salads, and juices on target.

How much is a cup of beetroot?

A cup of beetroot is 140 grams, about 1.71 medium beetroot. 0.5 cups of beetroot is 70 grams and 2 cups of beetroot is 280 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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Beetroot converter tool

Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole beetroot.

Size applies to whole beetroot (small / medium / large).

Result

1 cup

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Common Beetroot conversions

Quick reference for beetroot at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.

Cups (chopped)beetroot
0.25 cups0.43 beetroot
0.5 cups0.85 beetroot
0.75 cups1.28 beetroot
1 cup1.71 beetroot
1.5 cups2.56 beetroot
2 cups3.41 beetroot
3 cups5.12 beetroot

Beetroot conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole beetroot (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

cupsbeetrootcups (US)gozlbkg
0.25 cups0.43 beetroot0.26 cups (US)35 g1.23 oz0.08 lb0.04 kg
0.5 cups0.85 beetroot0.52 cups (US)70 g2.47 oz0.15 lb0.07 kg
1 cup1.71 beetroot1.04 cups (US)140 g4.94 oz0.31 lb0.14 kg
1.5 cups2.56 beetroot1.57 cups (US)210 g7.41 oz0.46 lb0.21 kg
2 cups3.41 beetroot2.09 cups (US)280 g9.88 oz0.62 lb0.28 kg

Beetroot varieties and best uses

The conversions above are the same whatever variety you use; the difference is what each is good for. Here is how the common beetroot varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Detroit Dark RedRoasting, boiling, and juicing: deep crimson and sweet, the supermarket standard.
GoldenSalads and roasting: sweet, mild, and does not bleed onto other food.
ChioggiaRaw salads and plating: striking pink-and-white inner rings, mild and sweet.
CylindraPickling and slicing: long and uniform, gives even rounds.

Which should I pick?

For roasting, boiling, and juicing, Detroit Dark Red is the deep-crimson all-rounder and the supermarket standard. No Detroit? Cylindra is a long beet that slices into even rounds, handy for pickling. Reach for Golden when you want a sweet, non-bleeding beet for salads, or Chioggia for its striking pink-and-white rings raw.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a cup of beetroot?
A cup of beetroot is 140 grams, or about 1.71 medium beetroot. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of beetroot is 70 grams and 2 cups of beetroot is 280 grams. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the beetroot converter
How many grams is a cup of beetroot?
A cup of beetroot is 140 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups of beetroot is 70 grams and 2 cups of beetroot is 280 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many cups of beetroot is 140 grams?
140 grams of beetroot is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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