Convert Broccoli from Pounds to Whole Broccoli heads
Use the tool below to convert broccoli from Pounds to Whole Broccoli heads.
How many broccoli heads are in a pound?
About 1 medium broccoli head make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium broccoli head weighs 450 g. With small broccoli heads that rises to roughly 2, and with large broccoli heads it drops to about 1. Set the size selector to match the broccoli heads you have, then read the exact count above.
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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole broccoli heads.
Result
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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.
| Pounds | broccoli heads |
|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 0.5 broccoli heads |
| 1 lb | 1.01 broccoli heads |
| 1.5 lb | 1.51 broccoli heads |
| 2 lb | 2.02 broccoli heads |
| 3 lb | 3.02 broccoli heads |
For the reverse conversion, see what one medium broccoli head is in pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many broccoli heads is 2 pounds?
- 2 pounds of broccoli heads is about 2 medium broccoli heads. Size changes that count: with small broccoli heads it is nearer 3 and with large ones about 1, since a small broccoli head weighs around 280 g, a medium one 450 g and a large one 700 g. Set the size selector above to match yours, then read the exact count for any amount of broccoli.
- How much do 3 broccoli heads weigh in pounds?
- 3 medium broccoli heads weigh about 2.98 pounds, since a medium broccoli head is around 450 g. Small broccoli heads come to roughly 1.85 pounds and large ones about 4.63 pounds, so size moves the total. Set the size selector above to match your broccoli, then read the exact weight for any count.
- How many broccoli heads are in a pound?
- A pound of medium, or average, broccoli heads is about 1 broccoli head, since a pound is 454 g and a medium broccoli head weighs 450 g. Smaller broccoli heads push that to roughly 2, and large ones drop it to about 1. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-broccoli head count for the size you have.