How many grams is a cup of butternut squashes?

A cup of butternut squashes is about 146 grams of butternut squash. The density of chopped butternut squash is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the cups and you double the grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

How many cups of butternut squashes is 146 grams?

146 grams of butternut squashes is about 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams 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.

Convert Butternut Squash from Cups (chopped) to Grams

Butternut Squash converter

Use the tool below to convert butternut squash from Cups (chopped) to Grams.

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 grams is 1 cup of butternut squash?

One cup of chopped butternut squash weighs about 146 g. Half a cup is about 73 g and two cups about 292 g. The weight is the same at any item size, since it measures chopped flesh, so use the converter above for any cup amount.

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Common Butternut Squash conversions

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

Cups (chopped)	Grams
0.25 cups	36.5 g
0.5 cups	73 g
0.75 cups	109.5 g
1 cup	146 g
1.5 cups	219 g
2 cups	292 g
3 cups	438 g

Butternut Squash conversion chart

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

cups	g	butternut squashes	cups (US)	oz	lb	kg
0.25 cups	36.5 g	0.03 butternut squashes	0.26 cups (US)	1.29 oz	0.08 lb	0.04 kg
0.5 cups	73 g	0.07 butternut squashes	0.52 cups (US)	2.58 oz	0.16 lb	0.07 kg
1 cup	146 g	0.13 butternut squashes	1.04 cups (US)	5.15 oz	0.32 lb	0.15 kg
1.5 cups	219 g	0.2 butternut squashes	1.56 cups (US)	7.73 oz	0.48 lb	0.22 kg
2 cups	292 g	0.27 butternut squashes	2.09 cups (US)	10.3 oz	0.64 lb	0.29 kg

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 grams is a cup of butternut squashes?: A cup of butternut squashes is about 146 grams of butternut squash. The density of chopped butternut squash is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the cups and you double the grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the butternut squash converter
How many cups of butternut squashes is 146 grams?: 146 grams of butternut squashes is about 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams 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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