What is the average cantaloupe weight in kg?

The average, or medium, cantaloupe weighs about 1.1 kg. A small one is closer to 0.8 kg and a large one closer to 1.5 kg, so cantaloupes vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact kg figure for any count.

Convert Cantaloupe from Whole Cantaloupes to Kilograms

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A small cantaloupe is close to half the weight of a large one, so 'one melon' for a salad or smoothie can shift the yield a lot. Pick the right size below to keep platters, sorbets, and fruit bowls on target.

How many kg is one medium cantaloupe?

One medium cantaloupe is about 1.1 kg. A small cantaloupe is about 0.8 kg and a large one about 1.5 kg, 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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Common Cantaloupe conversions

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

cantaloupes	Kilograms
1 cantaloupe	1.1 kg
2 cantaloupes	2.2 kg
3 cantaloupes	3.3 kg
4 cantaloupes	4.4 kg
5 cantaloupes	5.5 kg
6 cantaloupes	6.6 kg

For the reverse conversion, see how many cantaloupes are in a kg.

Cantaloupe conversion chart

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

cantaloupes	kg	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
1 cantaloupe	1.1 kg	6.88 cups	7.14 cups (US)	1100 g	38.8 oz	2.43 lb
2 cantaloupes	2.2 kg	13.75 cups	14.29 cups (US)	2200 g	77.6 oz	4.85 lb
3 cantaloupes	3.3 kg	20.63 cups	21.43 cups (US)	3300 g	116.4 oz	7.28 lb
4 cantaloupes	4.4 kg	27.5 cups	28.57 cups (US)	4400 g	155.21 oz	9.7 lb
5 cantaloupes	5.5 kg	34.38 cups	35.71 cups (US)	5500 g	194.01 oz	12.13 lb

Cantaloupe 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 cantaloupe varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Western (Rockmelon)	Everyday platters, salads, and smoothies: netted skin and orange flesh, juicy and aromatic; the standard US and Australian cantaloupe.
Charentais	Fresh eating and desserts: small French melon, deep orange flesh with an intense perfume.
Galia	Salads and fruit bowls: green-gold flesh, sweet and mild with a soft texture.

Which should I pick?

For fruit platters, salads, and smoothies, the netted Western cantaloupe (sold as rockmelon in Australia) is the everyday pick: orange flesh, juicy and aromatic. No Western melon? Charentais is a smaller French type with intense perfume and deep orange flesh, and Galia has green-gold flesh with a sweeter, milder taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is one medium cantaloupe?: One medium cantaloupe is about 1.1 kg, a small one about 0.8 kg and a large one about 1.5 kg. Cantaloupes vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts cantaloupes 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 cantaloupe converter
What is the average cantaloupe weight in kg?: The average, or medium, cantaloupe weighs about 1.1 kg. A small one is closer to 0.8 kg and a large one closer to 1.5 kg, so cantaloupes vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact kg figure for any count.
Which cantaloupe variety should I use?: For fruit platters, salads, and smoothies, the netted Western cantaloupe (sold as rockmelon in Australia) is the everyday pick: orange flesh, juicy and aromatic. No Western melon? Charentais is a smaller French type with intense perfume and deep orange flesh, and Galia has green-gold flesh with a sweeter, milder taste.

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