Convert Butternut Squash from Whole Butternut squashes to Ounces

Butternut Squash converter

Use the tool below to convert butternut squash from Whole Butternut squashes to Ounces.

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 ounces is one medium butternut squash?

One medium butternut squash is about 38.8 ounces. A small butternut squash is about 24.69 ounces and a large one about 59.97 ounces, 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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38.8 oz

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	Ounces
1 butternut squash	38.8 oz
2 butternut squashes	77.6 oz
3 butternut squashes	116.4 oz
4 butternut squashes	155.21 oz
5 butternut squashes	194.01 oz
6 butternut squashes	232.81 oz

Butternut Squash conversion chart

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

butternut squashes	oz	cups	cups (US)	g	lb	kg
1 butternut squash	38.8 oz	7.53 cups	7.86 cups (US)	1100 g	2.43 lb	1.1 kg
2 butternut squashes	77.6 oz	15.07 cups	15.71 cups (US)	2200 g	4.85 lb	2.2 kg
3 butternut squashes	116.4 oz	22.6 cups	23.57 cups (US)	3300 g	7.28 lb	3.3 kg
4 butternut squashes	155.21 oz	30.14 cups	31.43 cups (US)	4400 g	9.7 lb	4.4 kg
5 butternut squashes	194.01 oz	37.67 cups	39.29 cups (US)	5500 g	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 ounces is one medium butternut squash?: One medium butternut squash is about 38.8 ounces, a small one about 24.69 ounces and a large one about 59.97 ounces. 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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