Convert Broccoli from Ounces to US cups (chopped)

Broccoli converter

Use the tool below to convert broccoli from Ounces to US cups (chopped).

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 many US cups is an ounce of broccoli heads?

An ounce of broccoli heads is about 0.31 US cups. Half that is about 0.16 US cups and double about 0.62 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 broccoli heads.

Size applies to whole broccoli heads (small / medium / large).

Result

0.31 cups (US)

Common Broccoli conversions

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

OuncesUS cups (chopped)
1 oz0.31 cups (US)
2 oz0.62 cups (US)
4 oz1.25 cups (US)
8 oz2.49 cups (US)
16 oz4.98 cups (US)
32 oz9.97 cups (US)

Broccoli conversion chart

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

ozcups (US)broccoli headscupsglbkg
4 oz1.25 cups (US)0.25 broccoli heads1.19 cups113.4 g0.25 lb0.11 kg
8 oz2.49 cups (US)0.5 broccoli heads2.39 cups226.8 g0.5 lb0.23 kg
16 oz4.98 cups (US)1.01 broccoli heads4.77 cups453.59 g1 lb0.45 kg
24 oz7.48 cups (US)1.51 broccoli heads7.16 cups680.39 g1.5 lb0.68 kg
32 oz9.97 cups (US)2.02 broccoli heads9.55 cups907.18 g2 lb0.91 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.

VarietyBest for
CalabreseEveryday 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.
RomanescoRoasting 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 US cups is an ounce of broccoli heads?
An ounce of broccoli heads is about 0.31 US cups of broccoli. The density of chopped broccoli is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the ounces and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the broccoli converter
How many ounces of broccoli heads is 0.31 US cups?
0.31 US cups of broccoli heads is about 1 ounce. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces 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 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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