Convert Butternut Squash from Whole Butternut squashes to Kilograms

Butternut Squash converter

Use the tool below to convert butternut squash from Whole Butternut squashes 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 one medium butternut squash?

One medium butternut squash is about 1.1 kg. A small butternut squash is about 0.7 kg and a large one about 1.7 kg, so set the size selector to match what you have. 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.

Size applies to whole butternut squashes (small / medium / large).

Result

1.1 kg

Common Butternut Squash conversions

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

butternut squashesKilograms
1 butternut squash1.1 kg
2 butternut squashes2.2 kg
3 butternut squashes3.3 kg
4 butternut squashes4.4 kg
5 butternut squashes5.5 kg
6 butternut squashes6.6 kg

Butternut Squash conversion chart

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

butternut squasheskgcupscups (US)gozlb
1 butternut squash1.1 kg7.53 cups7.86 cups (US)1100 g38.8 oz2.43 lb
2 butternut squashes2.2 kg15.07 cups15.71 cups (US)2200 g77.6 oz4.85 lb
3 butternut squashes3.3 kg22.6 cups23.57 cups (US)3300 g116.4 oz7.28 lb
4 butternut squashes4.4 kg30.14 cups31.43 cups (US)4400 g155.21 oz9.7 lb
5 butternut squashes5.5 kg37.67 cups39.29 cups (US)5500 g194.01 oz12.13 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.

VarietyBest for
Butternut (standard)Everyday roasting, soup, and curry: sweet orange flesh that purées smoothly, the all-purpose supermarket squash.
WalthamPies and roasts where flavour matters: heirloom benchmark with deep, sweet, nutty flesh.
HoneynutSingle servings and roasting whole: palm-sized mini version with very sweet, concentrated flesh.
Crown PrinceRoasting 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 one medium butternut squash?
One medium butternut squash is about 1.1 kg, a small one about 0.7 kg and a large one about 1.7 kg. 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.

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