How many cups is one medium cauliflower head?

One medium cauliflower head is 5.86 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 cauliflower heads is 11.71 cups and 3 cauliflower heads is 17.57 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 grams is one medium cauliflower head?

One medium cauliflower head weighs about 650 grams. A small one is about 400 grams and a large one about 1000 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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Cauliflower converter

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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 is one medium cauliflower head?

One medium cauliflower head is 5.86 cups, about 650 grams. 2 cauliflower heads is 11.71 cups and 3 cauliflower heads is 17.57 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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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 heads	Cups (chopped)
1 cauliflower head	5.86 cups
2 cauliflower heads	11.71 cups
3 cauliflower heads	17.57 cups
4 cauliflower heads	23.42 cups
5 cauliflower heads	29.28 cups
6 cauliflower heads	35.14 cups

Cauliflower conversion chart

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

cauliflower heads	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb	kg
1 cauliflower head	5.86 cups	6.07 cups (US)	650 g	22.93 oz	1.43 lb	0.65 kg
2 cauliflower heads	11.71 cups	12.15 cups (US)	1300 g	45.86 oz	2.87 lb	1.3 kg
3 cauliflower heads	17.57 cups	18.22 cups (US)	1950 g	68.78 oz	4.3 lb	1.95 kg
4 cauliflower heads	23.42 cups	24.3 cups (US)	2600 g	91.71 oz	5.73 lb	2.6 kg
5 cauliflower heads	29.28 cups	30.37 cups (US)	3250 g	114.64 oz	7.17 lb	3.25 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.

Variety	Best for
White	Everyday roasting, mashing, and curries: tender white florets, the all-purpose supermarket head.
Romanesco	Roasting and showpiece sides: lime-green fractal florets with a mild nutty flavour that holds shape.
Purple	Roasting 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

How much is one medium cauliflower head?: One medium cauliflower head is 5.86 cups, or 650 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cauliflower heads is 11.71 cups and 3 cauliflower heads is 17.57 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the cauliflower converter
How many cups is one medium cauliflower head?: One medium cauliflower head is 5.86 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 cauliflower heads is 11.71 cups and 3 cauliflower heads is 17.57 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 grams is one medium cauliflower head?: One medium cauliflower head weighs about 650 grams. A small one is about 400 grams and a large one about 1000 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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