How many beetroot is 1 kg?

A kg of beetroot is about 12.2 medium beetroot, since a medium beetroot weighs 82 g. With small beetroot that figure is about 16.67 and with large beetroot about 6.67. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Beetroot from Kilograms to Whole Beetroot

Beetroot converter

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

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 beetroot are in a kilogram?

A kg of beetroot is about 12.2 medium beetroot, based on a medium beetroot of 82 g. Small beetroot push that figure up and large ones bring it down, so set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above.

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12.2 beetroot

Common Beetroot conversions

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

Kilograms	beetroot
0.25 kg	3.05 beetroot
0.5 kg	6.1 beetroot
1 kg	12.2 beetroot
2 kg	24.39 beetroot
3 kg	36.59 beetroot

Beetroot conversion chart

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

kg	beetroot	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	3.05 beetroot	1.79 cups	1.87 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	6.1 beetroot	3.57 cups	3.73 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	12.2 beetroot	7.14 cups	7.46 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	24.39 beetroot	14.29 cups	14.93 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	36.59 beetroot	21.43 cups	22.39 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 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.

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 beetroot is 1 kg?: A kg of beetroot is about 12.2 medium beetroot, since a medium beetroot weighs 82 g. With small beetroot that figure is about 16.67 and with large beetroot about 6.67. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight. Open the beetroot converter
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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