Convert Cauliflower from Whole Cauliflower heads to Grams
Cauliflower converter
Use the tool below to convert cauliflower from Whole Cauliflower heads to Grams.
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.
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.
Result
650 gCommon Cauliflower conversions
Quick reference for cauliflower at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| Whole items | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cauliflower head | 650 g |
| 2 cauliflower heads | 1300 g |
| 3 cauliflower heads | 1950 g |
| 4 cauliflower heads | 2600 g |
| 5 cauliflower heads | 3250 g |
| 6 cauliflower heads | 3900 g |
Cauliflower conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole cauliflower heads (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| cauliflower heads | g | cups | cups (US) | oz | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cauliflower head | 650 g | 5.86 cups | 6.07 cups (US) | 22.93 oz | 1.43 lb |
| 2 cauliflower heads | 1300 g | 11.71 cups | 12.15 cups (US) | 45.86 oz | 2.87 lb |
| 3 cauliflower heads | 1950 g | 17.57 cups | 18.22 cups (US) | 68.78 oz | 4.3 lb |
| 4 cauliflower heads | 2600 g | 23.42 cups | 24.3 cups (US) | 91.71 oz | 5.73 lb |
| 5 cauliflower heads | 3250 g | 29.28 cups | 30.37 cups (US) | 114.64 oz | 7.17 lb |
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 many cups is one medium cauliflower head?
- One medium cauliflower head (about 650 g) gives roughly 5.86 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 400 g) yields about 3.6 cups and a large one (around 1000 g) about 9.01 cups, so set the size selector to match the cauliflower heads you actually have before you trust the figure. Open cauliflower converter
- How many cauliflower heads make one cup chopped?
- You need about 0.17 medium cauliflower heads for one cup of chopped cauliflower. With small cauliflower heads that rises to roughly 0.28, and with large cauliflower heads it drops to about 0.11. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole cauliflower heads to chop.
- How much does a medium cauliflower head weigh?
- A medium cauliflower head weighs about 650 g, small is around 400 g and large around 1000 g.
- Which cauliflower variety should I use?
- 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.
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