How many cups is one medium cabbage head?

One medium cabbage head (about 900 g) gives roughly 9.68 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 500 g) yields about 5.38 cups and a large one (around 1400 g) about 15.05 cups, so set the size selector to match the cabbage heads you actually have before you trust the figure.

How many cabbage heads make one cup chopped?

You need about 0.1 medium cabbage heads for one cup of chopped cabbage. With small cabbage heads that rises to roughly 0.19, and with large cabbage heads it drops to about 0.07. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole cabbage heads to chop.

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.

Convert Cabbage from Whole Cabbage heads to Cups (chopped)

Cabbage converter

Convert whole cabbage heads to cups below. One medium cabbage head is about 9.68 cups, and 2 cabbage heads make roughly 19.35 cups.

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 many cups is a cabbage head?

One medium cabbage head gives about 9.68 cups of cabbage when chopped, so 2 cabbage heads come to roughly 19.35 cups. A small cabbage head is about 5.38 cups and a large one about 15.05 cups, so set the size selector to match what you have.

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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

For the reverse conversion, see how many cabbage heads are in a cup.

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

How many cups is one medium cabbage head?: One medium cabbage head (about 900 g) gives roughly 9.68 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 500 g) yields about 5.38 cups and a large one (around 1400 g) about 15.05 cups, so set the size selector to match the cabbage heads you actually have before you trust the figure. Open cabbage converter
How many cabbage heads make one cup chopped?: You need about 0.1 medium cabbage heads for one cup of chopped cabbage. With small cabbage heads that rises to roughly 0.19, and with large cabbage heads it drops to about 0.07. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole cabbage heads to chop.
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.
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.

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