How many grams is one medium butternut squash?

One medium butternut squash is about 1100 grams, a small one about 700 grams and a large one about 1700 grams. Butternut squashes vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts butternut squashes can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above.

Convert Butternut Squash from Whole Butternut squashes to Grams

Butternut Squash converter

Use the tool below to convert butternut squash from Whole Butternut squashes 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 much does a butternut squash weigh in grams?

A medium butternut squash weighs about 1100 g, with a small one around 700 g and a large one around 1700 g. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact gram weight for any number of butternut squashes above.

Out of butternut squash? See butternut squash substitutes →

Using pumpkin instead? The pumpkin converter handles whole-item weights and cubed cups across small, medium, and large sizes. See what one medium pumpkin is in grams.

Adding zucchini? The zucchini converter works out whole-item counts and chopped cups across small, medium, and large sizes. See what one medium zucchini is in grams.

Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole butternut squashes.

Convert from

Convert to

Butternut squash sizeSize applies to whole butternut squashes (small / medium / large).

Result

1100 g

Common Butternut Squash conversions

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

butternut squashes	Grams
1 butternut squash	1100 g
2 butternut squashes	2200 g
3 butternut squashes	3300 g
4 butternut squashes	4400 g
5 butternut squashes	5500 g
6 butternut squashes	6600 g

Butternut Squash conversion chart

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

butternut squashes	g	cups	cups (US)	oz	lb	kg
1 butternut squash	1100 g	7.53 cups	7.86 cups (US)	38.8 oz	2.43 lb	1.1 kg
2 butternut squashes	2200 g	15.07 cups	15.71 cups (US)	77.6 oz	4.85 lb	2.2 kg
3 butternut squashes	3300 g	22.6 cups	23.57 cups (US)	116.4 oz	7.28 lb	3.3 kg
4 butternut squashes	4400 g	30.14 cups	31.43 cups (US)	155.21 oz	9.7 lb	4.4 kg
5 butternut squashes	5500 g	37.67 cups	39.29 cups (US)	194.01 oz	12.13 lb	5.5 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 one medium butternut squash?: One medium butternut squash is about 1100 grams, a small one about 700 grams and a large one about 1700 grams. Butternut squashes vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts butternut squashes can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above. Open the butternut squash converter
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.

Other produce

Convert another fruit or vegetable: