Cauliflower converter: whole cauliflower heads, cups, grams

A recipe says '3 cups chopped cauliflower' but you have a whole head you bought to cube up. A medium head weighs about 650 g whole, so the count moves as head size changes. This converter shifts between whole cauliflower heads, chopped cups, grams, and ounces.

A small head is roughly 40% of the weight of a large one, so 'one head of cauliflower' in a curry or roast can swing the yield. Pick the right size below to keep cauliflower rice, soup, and gratin on target.

How much does a cauliflower head weigh?

A medium, or average, cauliflower head weighs about 650 g, with a small one around 400 g and a large one around 1000 g.

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Cauliflower converter tool

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

Size applies to whole cauliflower heads (small / medium / large).

Result

5.86 cups

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Common Cauliflower conversions

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

cauliflower headsCups (chopped)
1 cauliflower head5.86 cups
2 cauliflower heads11.71 cups
3 cauliflower heads17.57 cups
4 cauliflower heads23.42 cups
5 cauliflower heads29.28 cups
6 cauliflower heads35.14 cups

Cauliflower conversion chart

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

cauliflower headscupscups (US)gozlbkg
1 cauliflower head5.86 cups6.07 cups (US)650 g22.93 oz1.43 lb0.65 kg
2 cauliflower heads11.71 cups12.15 cups (US)1300 g45.86 oz2.87 lb1.3 kg
3 cauliflower heads17.57 cups18.22 cups (US)1950 g68.78 oz4.3 lb1.95 kg
4 cauliflower heads23.42 cups24.3 cups (US)2600 g91.71 oz5.73 lb2.6 kg
5 cauliflower heads29.28 cups30.37 cups (US)3250 g114.64 oz7.17 lb3.25 kg

Cauliflower 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 cauliflower varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
WhiteEveryday roasting, mashing, and curries: tender white florets, the all-purpose supermarket head.
RomanescoRoasting and showpiece sides: lime-green fractal florets with a mild nutty flavour that holds shape.
PurpleRoasting and gratin for colour: same flavour as White, magenta hue fades with long cooking.
Orange (Cheddar / Sunset)Roasting and gratin for colour: same flavour as White, high in beta-carotene.
Green (Broccoflower / Verde)Raw crudités and quick roasts: milder and slightly sweeter than White.

Which should I pick?

For everyday roasting, cauliflower rice, and curries, White is the supermarket default: tender florets that crisp well roasted. No White? Romanesco gives a nuttier edge with eye-catching fractal florets. Purple and Orange (Cheddar) cook the same as White and add colour to gratins and roasts; the pigment fades slightly with long cooking. Green (Broccoflower) is milder and slightly sweeter, the pick for raw crudités.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size of a medium cauliflower head?
A medium cauliflower head weighs about 650 g, which works out to roughly 5.86 cups (6.07 US cups) of chopped flesh. Cauliflower 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 cauliflower head weigh?
A medium cauliflower head weighs about 650 g, with a small one around 400 g and a large one near 1000 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts cauliflower 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 cauliflower head weigh?
An average cauliflower head is the same as a medium one: about 650 g. A small cauliflower head is lighter at around 400 g and a large one heavier at about 1000 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts cauliflower heads by the piece rather than by weight.
How much does a large cauliflower head weigh?
A large cauliflower head weighs about 1000 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 650 g or a small one at 400 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger cauliflower heads you actually have on the counter.
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 cauliflower 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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