Cabbage converter: whole cabbage heads, cups, grams
A recipe says '4 cups shredded cabbage' but you have a whole head in the fridge. A medium head weighs about 900 g whole, so the count moves as head size changes. This converter shifts between whole cabbage heads, chopped cups, grams, and ounces.
A small head is around 36% of the weight of a large one, so 'half a cabbage' in a slaw or stew can swing the yield. Pick the right size below to keep coleslaw, kimchi, and braised dishes on target.
How much does a cabbage head weigh?
A medium, or average, cabbage head weighs about 900 g, with a small one around 500 g and a large one around 1400 g.
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Cabbage converter tool
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole cabbage heads.
Result
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Common Cabbage conversions
Quick reference for cabbage at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| cabbage heads | Cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 1 cabbage head | 9.68 cups |
| 2 cabbage heads | 19.35 cups |
| 3 cabbage heads | 29.03 cups |
| 4 cabbage heads | 38.71 cups |
| 5 cabbage heads | 48.39 cups |
| 6 cabbage heads | 58.06 cups |
Cabbage conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole cabbage heads (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| cabbage heads | cups | cups (US) | g | oz | lb | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cabbage head | 9.68 cups | 10.11 cups (US) | 900 g | 31.75 oz | 1.98 lb | 0.9 kg |
| 2 cabbage heads | 19.35 cups | 20.22 cups (US) | 1800 g | 63.49 oz | 3.97 lb | 1.8 kg |
| 3 cabbage heads | 29.03 cups | 30.34 cups (US) | 2700 g | 95.24 oz | 5.95 lb | 2.7 kg |
| 4 cabbage heads | 38.71 cups | 40.45 cups (US) | 3600 g | 126.99 oz | 7.94 lb | 3.6 kg |
| 5 cabbage heads | 48.39 cups | 50.56 cups (US) | 4500 g | 158.73 oz | 9.92 lb | 4.5 kg |
Cabbage 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 cabbage varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Green | Everyday slaws, sautés, and braises: firm pale-green leaves with a neutral flavour, the all-purpose supermarket head. |
| Savoy | Soup, stuffed leaves, and wraps: crinkled tender leaves that hold dressing and wrap easily. |
| Red (Purple) | Slaws and pickles: same firm leaves as Green with crimson colour and a peppery edge that holds when raw. |
| Napa (Chinese leaf) | Stir-fries, dumplings, and kimchi: looser pale leaves that wilt fast and stay sweet. |
| Pointed (Hispi / Sweetheart / Caraflex) | Buttery braises and roasted wedges: cone-shaped, sweet, and tender; cooks faster than round cabbage. |
Which should I pick?
For everyday slaws, sautés, and braises, Green is the supermarket default: firm leaves, neutral flavour, the all-rounder. No Green? Savoy has crinkled tender leaves that absorb dressing better. Red gives slaws and pickles colour and a slight peppery edge. For stir-fries and quick wilts, Napa (Chinese leaf) cooks faster and stays sweet. Pointed (Hispi / Sweetheart) is the pick for buttery braises and roasted wedges.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the size of a medium cabbage head?
- A medium cabbage head weighs about 900 g, which works out to roughly 9.68 cups (10.11 US cups) of chopped flesh. Cabbage heads come in a range of sizes depending on the season, variety and where they were grown, so weight and cup figures shift accordingly. Use the size selector above to match what you actually have, then read the exact conversion for any amount.
- How much does a medium cabbage head weigh?
- A medium cabbage head weighs about 900 g, with a small one around 500 g and a large one near 1400 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts cabbage heads by the piece, so set the size selector to match what you actually have before trusting a cup or gram figure.
- How much does an average cabbage head weigh?
- An average cabbage head is the same as a medium one: about 900 g. A small cabbage head is lighter at around 500 g and a large one heavier at about 1400 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts cabbage heads by the piece rather than by weight.
- How much does a large cabbage head weigh?
- A large cabbage head weighs about 1400 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 900 g or a small one at 500 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger cabbage heads you actually have on the counter.
- Which cabbage variety should I use?
- For everyday slaws, sautés, and braises, Green is the supermarket default: firm leaves, neutral flavour, the all-rounder. No Green? Savoy has crinkled tender leaves that absorb dressing better. Red gives slaws and pickles colour and a slight peppery edge. For stir-fries and quick wilts, Napa (Chinese leaf) cooks faster and stays sweet. Pointed (Hispi / Sweetheart) is the pick for buttery braises and roasted wedges.
- How do I convert grams to ounces for any ingredient?
- Converting grams to ounces is pure weight maths that applies to any food, not just cabbage heads, so 500 grams is always 17.64 ounces. For other amounts, the weight converter at the link below handles grams, ounces, pounds, kilograms and stone in both directions. Grams to ounces converter
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