Convert Butternut Squash from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms
Butternut Squash converter
Use the tool below to convert butternut squash from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms.
A small butternut is around 40% of the weight of a large one, so 'one squash' in a soup or curry can swing the yield a lot. Pick the right size below to keep purée, roast, and pasta sauce on target.
How many kg is a US cup of butternut squashes?
A US cup of butternut squashes is about 0.14 kg. Half that is about 0.07 kg and double about 0.28 kg, 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 butternut squashes.
Result
0.14 kgCommon Butternut Squash conversions
Quick reference for butternut squash at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| US cups (chopped) | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.04 kg |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.07 kg |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 0.11 kg |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.14 kg |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 0.21 kg |
| 2 cups (US) | 0.28 kg |
| 3 cups (US) | 0.42 kg |
Butternut Squash conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole butternut squashes (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| cups (US) | kg | butternut squashes | cups | g | oz | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.04 kg | 0.03 butternut squashes | 0.24 cups | 35 g | 1.23 oz | 0.08 lb |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.07 kg | 0.06 butternut squashes | 0.48 cups | 70 g | 2.47 oz | 0.15 lb |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.14 kg | 0.13 butternut squashes | 0.96 cups | 140 g | 4.94 oz | 0.31 lb |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 0.21 kg | 0.19 butternut squashes | 1.44 cups | 210 g | 7.41 oz | 0.46 lb |
| 2 cups (US) | 0.28 kg | 0.25 butternut squashes | 1.92 cups | 280 g | 9.88 oz | 0.62 lb |
Butternut Squash 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 butternut squash varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Butternut (standard) | Everyday roasting, soup, and curry: sweet orange flesh that purées smoothly, the all-purpose supermarket squash. |
| Waltham | Pies and roasts where flavour matters: heirloom benchmark with deep, sweet, nutty flesh. |
| Honeynut | Single servings and roasting whole: palm-sized mini version with very sweet, concentrated flesh. |
| Crown Prince | Roasting and gnocchi: blue-grey skin and denser, drier flesh that holds its shape and substitutes well for butternut. |
Which should I pick?
For everyday roasting, soup, and curry, the standard Butternut is the supermarket default: sweet orange flesh that purées smoothly. No Butternut? Crown Prince has denser, drier flesh that roasts beautifully. For pies and small portions, Honeynut is a palm-sized version with concentrated sweetness. Waltham is the classic heirloom benchmark for flavour when you can find it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many kg is a US cup of butternut squashes?
- A US cup of butternut squashes is about 0.14 kg of butternut squash. The density of chopped butternut squash is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the butternut squash converter
- How many US cups of butternut squashes is 0.14 kg?
- 0.14 kg of butternut squashes is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and kg 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 butternut squash variety should I use?
- For everyday roasting, soup, and curry, the standard Butternut is the supermarket default: sweet orange flesh that purées smoothly. No Butternut? Crown Prince has denser, drier flesh that roasts beautifully. For pies and small portions, Honeynut is a palm-sized version with concentrated sweetness. Waltham is the classic heirloom benchmark for flavour when you can find it.
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