How much does a medium broccoli head weigh in pounds?

A medium broccoli head weighs about 0.99 lb (15.87 oz, 450 g). A small one is about 0.62 lb and a large one about 1.54 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the broccoli heads you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole broccoli heads at each size.

How much do four broccoli heads weigh in pounds?

Four medium broccoli heads weigh about 3.97 lb, since a medium broccoli head is roughly 0.99 lb (450 g). Small broccoli heads weigh less and large ones more, so the pound total shifts with size. Enter any count above to read the exact weight in pounds, ounces or grams for the broccoli heads you actually have.

Convert Broccoli from Whole Broccoli heads to Pounds

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Use the tool below to convert broccoli from Whole Broccoli heads to Pounds.

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 in pounds?

A medium broccoli head weighs about 0.99 lb (450 g), so four medium broccoli heads come to roughly 3.97 lb. A small broccoli head is about 0.62 lb and a large one about 1.54 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.

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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	Pounds
1 broccoli head	0.99 lb
2 broccoli heads	1.98 lb
3 broccoli heads	2.98 lb
4 broccoli heads	3.97 lb
5 broccoli heads	4.96 lb
6 broccoli heads	5.95 lb

Broccoli conversion chart

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

broccoli heads	lb	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
1 broccoli head	0.99 lb	4.74 cups	4.95 cups (US)	450 g	15.87 oz	0.45 kg
2 broccoli heads	1.98 lb	9.47 cups	9.89 cups (US)	900 g	31.75 oz	0.9 kg
3 broccoli heads	2.98 lb	14.21 cups	14.84 cups (US)	1350 g	47.62 oz	1.35 kg
4 broccoli heads	3.97 lb	18.95 cups	19.78 cups (US)	1800 g	63.49 oz	1.8 kg
5 broccoli heads	4.96 lb	23.68 cups	24.73 cups (US)	2250 g	79.37 oz	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 much does a medium broccoli head weigh in pounds?: A medium broccoli head weighs about 0.99 lb (15.87 oz, 450 g). A small one is about 0.62 lb and a large one about 1.54 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the broccoli heads you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole broccoli heads at each size. Open broccoli converter
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.
How much do four broccoli heads weigh in pounds?: Four medium broccoli heads weigh about 3.97 lb, since a medium broccoli head is roughly 0.99 lb (450 g). Small broccoli heads weigh less and large ones more, so the pound total shifts with size. Enter any count above to read the exact weight in pounds, ounces or grams for the broccoli heads you actually have.

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