Convert Beetroot from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms
Beetroot converter
Use the tool below to convert beetroot from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms.
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 many kg is a US cup of beetroot?
A US cup of beetroot is about 0.13 kg. Half that is about 0.07 kg and double about 0.27 kg, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.
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Result
0.13 kgCommon Beetroot conversions
Quick reference for beetroot at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| US cups (chopped) | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.03 kg |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.07 kg |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 0.1 kg |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.13 kg |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 0.2 kg |
| 2 cups (US) | 0.27 kg |
| 3 cups (US) | 0.4 kg |
Beetroot conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole beetroot (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| cups (US) | kg | beetroot | cups | g | oz | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.03 kg | 0.41 beetroot | 0.24 cups | 33.5 g | 1.18 oz | 0.07 lb |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.07 kg | 0.82 beetroot | 0.48 cups | 67 g | 2.36 oz | 0.15 lb |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.13 kg | 1.63 beetroot | 0.96 cups | 134 g | 4.73 oz | 0.3 lb |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 0.2 kg | 2.45 beetroot | 1.44 cups | 201 g | 7.09 oz | 0.44 lb |
| 2 cups (US) | 0.27 kg | 3.27 beetroot | 1.91 cups | 268 g | 9.45 oz | 0.59 lb |
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.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Detroit Dark Red | Roasting, boiling, and juicing: deep crimson and sweet, the supermarket standard. |
| Golden | Salads and roasting: sweet, mild, and does not bleed onto other food. |
| Chioggia | Raw salads and plating: striking pink-and-white inner rings, mild and sweet. |
| Cylindra | Pickling 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 many kg is a US cup of beetroot?
- A US cup of beetroot is about 0.13 kg of beetroot. The density of chopped beetroot is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the beetroot converter
- How many US cups of beetroot is 0.13 kg?
- 0.13 kg of beetroot is about 0.97 US cups. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and kg without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
- Which beetroot variety should I use?
- 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.
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