How many butternut squashes is 1 kg?

A kg of butternut squashes is about 0.91 of a medium butternut squash, since a medium butternut squash weighs 1100 g. With small butternut squashes that figure is about 1.43 and with large butternut squashes about 0.59. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Butternut Squash from Kilograms to Whole Butternut squashes

Butternut Squash converter

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

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 butternut squashes are in a kilogram?

A kg of butternut squashes is about 0.91 of a medium butternut squash, based on a medium butternut squash of 1100 g. Small butternut squashes push that figure up and large ones bring it down, so set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above.

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0.91 butternut squashes

Common Butternut Squash conversions

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

Kilograms	butternut squashes
0.25 kg	0.23 butternut squashes
0.5 kg	0.45 butternut squashes
1 kg	0.91 butternut squashes
2 kg	1.82 butternut squashes
3 kg	2.73 butternut squashes

Butternut Squash conversion chart

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

kg	butternut squashes	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	0.23 butternut squashes	1.71 cups	1.79 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	0.45 butternut squashes	3.42 cups	3.57 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	0.91 butternut squashes	6.85 cups	7.14 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	1.82 butternut squashes	13.7 cups	14.29 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	2.73 butternut squashes	20.55 cups	21.43 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 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 butternut squashes is 1 kg?: A kg of butternut squashes is about 0.91 of a medium butternut squash, since a medium butternut squash weighs 1100 g. With small butternut squashes that figure is about 1.43 and with large butternut squashes about 0.59. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight. 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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