Convert Cabbage from Whole Cabbage heads to Ounces
Cabbage converter
Use the tool below to convert cabbage from Whole Cabbage heads to 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.
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.
Result
31.75 ozCommon Cabbage conversions
Quick reference for cabbage at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| Whole items | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 cabbage head | 31.75 oz |
| 2 cabbage heads | 63.49 oz |
| 3 cabbage heads | 95.24 oz |
| 4 cabbage heads | 126.99 oz |
| 5 cabbage heads | 158.73 oz |
| 6 cabbage heads | 190.48 oz |
Cabbage conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole cabbage heads (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| cabbage heads | oz | cups | cups (US) | g | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cabbage head | 31.75 oz | 9.68 cups | 10.11 cups (US) | 900 g | 1.98 lb |
| 2 cabbage heads | 63.49 oz | 19.35 cups | 20.22 cups (US) | 1800 g | 3.97 lb |
| 3 cabbage heads | 95.24 oz | 29.03 cups | 30.34 cups (US) | 2700 g | 5.95 lb |
| 4 cabbage heads | 126.99 oz | 38.71 cups | 40.45 cups (US) | 3600 g | 7.94 lb |
| 5 cabbage heads | 158.73 oz | 48.39 cups | 50.56 cups (US) | 4500 g | 9.92 lb |
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, small is around 500 g and large around 1400 g.
- 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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