Convert Cantaloupe from Kilograms

Use the tool below to convert cantaloupe from Kilograms to the measurement that you need.

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 much is a kg of cantaloupes?

A kg of cantaloupes is 6.25 cups, about 1000 grams or 0.91 medium cantaloupes. 0.5 kg of cantaloupes is 3.13 cups and 2 kg of cantaloupes is 12.5 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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Cantaloupe converter tool

Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole cantaloupes.

Size applies to whole cantaloupes (small / medium / large).

Result

6.25 cups

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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.

Kilogramscantaloupes
0.25 kg0.23 cantaloupes
0.5 kg0.45 cantaloupes
1 kg0.91 cantaloupes
2 kg1.82 cantaloupes
3 kg2.73 cantaloupes

Cantaloupe conversion chart

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

kgcupscantaloupescups (US)gozlb
0.25 kg1.56 cups0.23 cantaloupes1.62 cups (US)250 g8.82 oz0.55 lb
0.5 kg3.13 cups0.45 cantaloupes3.25 cups (US)500 g17.64 oz1.1 lb
1 kg6.25 cups0.91 cantaloupes6.49 cups (US)1000 g35.27 oz2.2 lb
2 kg12.5 cups1.82 cantaloupes12.99 cups (US)2000 g70.55 oz4.41 lb
3 kg18.75 cups2.73 cantaloupes19.48 cups (US)3000 g105.82 oz6.61 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.

VarietyBest for
Western (Rockmelon)Everyday platters, salads, and smoothies: netted skin and orange flesh, juicy and aromatic; the standard US and Australian cantaloupe.
CharentaisFresh eating and desserts: small French melon, deep orange flesh with an intense perfume.
GaliaSalads 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 much is a kg of cantaloupes?
A kg of cantaloupes is 6.25 cups, or 1000 grams, about 0.91 medium cantaloupes. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 kg of cantaloupes is 3.13 cups and 2 kg of cantaloupes is 12.5 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the cantaloupe converter
How many cups is a kg of cantaloupes?
A kg of cantaloupes is 6.25 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 kg of cantaloupes is 3.13 cups and 2 kg of cantaloupes is 12.5 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many cantaloupes of cantaloupes is 6.25 cups?
6.25 cups of cantaloupes is 1 cantaloupes. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cantaloupes and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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