Convert Broccoli from Whole Broccoli heads to Cups (chopped)
Convert whole broccoli heads to cups below. One medium broccoli head is about 4.74 cups, and 2 broccoli heads make roughly 9.47 cups.
How many cups is a broccoli head?
One medium broccoli head gives about 4.74 cups of broccoli when chopped, so 2 broccoli heads come to roughly 9.47 cups. A small broccoli head is about 2.95 cups and a large one about 7.37 cups, so set the size selector to match what you have.
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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole broccoli heads.
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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 |
For the reverse conversion, see how many broccoli heads are in a cup.
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 cups is 2 broccoli heads?
- 2 broccoli heads are about 9.47 cups. The ratio is fixed, so one medium broccoli head is 4.74 cups and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Scaling a recipe up or down keeps the same proportion, so work from whichever amount your recipe lists. Use the converter above for any other quantity of broccoli.
- How many cups is 3 broccoli heads?
- 3 broccoli heads are about 14.21 cups. The ratio is fixed, so one medium broccoli head is 4.74 cups and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Scaling a recipe up or down keeps the same proportion, so work from whichever amount your recipe lists. Use the converter above for any other quantity of broccoli.
- What is the difference between a metric and US cup?
- A metric cup holds 250 ml while a US cup holds 240 ml, so a US cup is 4% smaller. For chopped broccoli that gap is small but real, and it adds up across several cups. The guide linked below explains when the difference matters and how to switch between the two so a recipe lands right whichever cup you own. metric v US cup