Convert Beetroot from Kilograms to US cups (chopped)

Beetroot converter

Use the tool below to convert beetroot from Kilograms to US cups (chopped).

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 US cups is a kg of beetroot?

A kg of beetroot is about 7.46 US cups. Half that is about 3.73 US cups and double about 14.93 US cups, 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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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole beetroot.

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

Result

7.46 cups (US)

Common Beetroot conversions

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

KilogramsUS cups (chopped)
0.25 kg1.87 cups (US)
0.5 kg3.73 cups (US)
1 kg7.46 cups (US)
2 kg14.93 cups (US)
3 kg22.39 cups (US)

Beetroot conversion chart

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

kgcups (US)beetrootcupsgozlb
0.25 kg1.87 cups (US)3.05 beetroot1.79 cups250 g8.82 oz0.55 lb
0.5 kg3.73 cups (US)6.1 beetroot3.57 cups500 g17.64 oz1.1 lb
1 kg7.46 cups (US)12.2 beetroot7.14 cups1000 g35.27 oz2.2 lb
2 kg14.93 cups (US)24.39 beetroot14.29 cups2000 g70.55 oz4.41 lb
3 kg22.39 cups (US)36.59 beetroot21.43 cups3000 g105.82 oz6.61 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.

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 many US cups is a kg of beetroot?
A kg of beetroot is about 7.46 US cups of beetroot. The density of chopped beetroot is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the kg and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the beetroot converter
How many kg of beetroot is 7.46 US cups?
7.46 US cups of beetroot is about 1 kg. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between kg and US cups 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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