How many cups is one medium broccoli head?

One medium broccoli head (about 450 g) gives roughly 4.74 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 280 g) yields about 2.95 cups and a large one (around 700 g) about 7.37 cups, so set the size selector to match the broccoli heads you actually have before you trust the figure.

How many broccoli heads make one cup chopped?

You need about 0.21 medium broccoli heads for one cup of chopped broccoli. With small broccoli heads that rises to roughly 0.34, and with large broccoli heads it drops to about 0.14. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole broccoli heads to chop.

How much does a medium broccoli head weigh?

A medium broccoli head weighs about 450 g, with a small one around 280 g and a large one near 700 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts broccoli heads by the piece, so set the size selector to match what you actually have before trusting a cup or gram figure.

Broccoli converter: whole broccoli heads, cups, grams

Broccoli converter

A recipe says '2 cups chopped broccoli' but you have a couple of whole heads on the counter. A medium head weighs about 450 g whole including the stalk, so the count shifts as head size changes. This converter moves between whole broccoli heads, chopped cups, grams, and ounces.

A small head is about 40% of the weight of a large one, so 'two heads' in a stir-fry can swing the yield a lot. Pick the right size below to keep roasts, soups, and pasta on target.

How much does a broccoli head weigh?

A medium broccoli head weighs about 450 g, with a small one around 280 g and a large one around 700 g.

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4.74 cups

Common Broccoli conversions

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

broccoli heads	Cups (chopped)
1 broccoli head	4.74 cups
2 broccoli heads	9.47 cups
3 broccoli heads	14.21 cups
4 broccoli heads	18.95 cups
5 broccoli heads	23.68 cups
6 broccoli heads	28.42 cups

Broccoli conversion chart

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

broccoli heads	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb	kg
1 broccoli head	4.74 cups	4.95 cups (US)	450 g	15.87 oz	0.99 lb	0.45 kg
2 broccoli heads	9.47 cups	9.89 cups (US)	900 g	31.75 oz	1.98 lb	0.9 kg
3 broccoli heads	14.21 cups	14.84 cups (US)	1350 g	47.62 oz	2.98 lb	1.35 kg
4 broccoli heads	18.95 cups	19.78 cups (US)	1800 g	63.49 oz	3.97 lb	1.8 kg
5 broccoli heads	23.68 cups	24.73 cups (US)	2250 g	79.37 oz	4.96 lb	2.25 kg

Broccoli 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 broccoli varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Calabrese	Everyday roasting, steaming, and stir-fries: sturdy green florets on a thick stalk, the standard supermarket head.
Tenderstem (Broccolini)	Quick sauté and steaming: a kai-lan and broccoli hybrid with long thin stalks that cook in minutes and stay sweet.
Sprouting broccoli (purple or white)	Spring side dishes and pasta: tender slim stems and small florets, steam or quick-roast.
Romanesco	Roasting and showpiece sides: lime-green fractal florets with a mild nutty flavour that holds shape.
Chinese broccoli (Gai lan)	Wok dishes and oyster-sauce sides: leafy stems with small florets, blanch then stir-fry.

Which should I pick?

For everyday roasting, steaming, and stir-fries, Calabrese is the default supermarket pick. No Calabrese? Tenderstem (Broccolini) cooks faster with sweet, tender stems. For roasting that holds its shape with a nutty edge, choose Romanesco. For Asian stir-fries, Chinese broccoli (Gai lan) brings leafy bite to wok dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is one medium broccoli head?: One medium broccoli head (about 450 g) gives roughly 4.74 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 280 g) yields about 2.95 cups and a large one (around 700 g) about 7.37 cups, so set the size selector to match the broccoli heads you actually have before you trust the figure. Open broccoli converter
How many broccoli heads make one cup chopped?: You need about 0.21 medium broccoli heads for one cup of chopped broccoli. With small broccoli heads that rises to roughly 0.34, and with large broccoli heads it drops to about 0.14. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole broccoli heads to chop.
How much does a medium broccoli head weigh?: A medium broccoli head weighs about 450 g, with a small one around 280 g and a large one near 700 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts broccoli heads by the piece, so set the size selector to match what you actually have before trusting a cup or gram figure.
Which broccoli variety should I use?: For everyday roasting, steaming, and stir-fries, Calabrese is the default supermarket pick. No Calabrese? Tenderstem (Broccolini) cooks faster with sweet, tender stems. For roasting that holds its shape with a nutty edge, choose Romanesco. For Asian stir-fries, Chinese broccoli (Gai lan) brings leafy bite to wok dishes.

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