What is the average beetroot weight in ounces?

The average, or medium, beetroot weighs about 2.89 ounces. A small one is closer to 2.12 ounces and a large one closer to 5.29 ounces, so beetroot vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact ounces figure for any count.

Convert Beetroot from Whole Beetroot to Ounces

Use the tool below to convert beetroot from Whole Beetroot to Ounces.

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 ounces is one medium beetroot?

One medium beetroot is about 2.89 ounces. A small beetroot is about 2.12 ounces and a large one about 5.29 ounces, so set the size selector to match what you have. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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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.

beetroot	Ounces
1 beetroot	2.89 oz
2 beetroot	5.78 oz
3 beetroot	8.68 oz
4 beetroot	11.57 oz
5 beetroot	14.46 oz
6 beetroot	17.35 oz

For the reverse conversion, see how many beetroot are in an ounce.

Beetroot conversion chart

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

beetroot	oz	cups	cups (US)	g	lb	kg
1 beetroot	2.89 oz	0.59 cups	0.61 cups (US)	82 g	0.18 lb	0.08 kg
2 beetroot	5.78 oz	1.17 cups	1.22 cups (US)	164 g	0.36 lb	0.16 kg
3 beetroot	8.68 oz	1.76 cups	1.84 cups (US)	246 g	0.54 lb	0.25 kg
4 beetroot	11.57 oz	2.34 cups	2.45 cups (US)	328 g	0.72 lb	0.33 kg
5 beetroot	14.46 oz	2.93 cups	3.06 cups (US)	410 g	0.9 lb	0.41 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.

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 ounces is one medium beetroot?: One medium beetroot is about 2.89 ounces, a small one about 2.12 ounces and a large one about 5.29 ounces. Beetroot vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts beetroot can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above. Open the beetroot converter
What is the average beetroot weight in ounces?: The average, or medium, beetroot weighs about 2.89 ounces. A small one is closer to 2.12 ounces and a large one closer to 5.29 ounces, so beetroot vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact ounces figure for any count.
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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