Convert Fennel from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms

Fennel converter

Use the tool below to convert fennel from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms.

A small fennel bulb is 200 g and a large one 450 g, so 'one bulb' in a braise or salad can swing the result. Pick the right size below to keep roasts, slaws, and soups on target.

How many kg is a US cup of fennel bulbs?

A US cup of fennel bulbs is about 0.09 kg. Half that is about 0.04 kg and double about 0.17 kg, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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

Size applies to whole fennel bulbs (small / medium / large).

Result

0.09 kg

Common Fennel conversions

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

US cups (chopped)Kilograms
0.25 cups (US)0.02 kg
0.5 cups (US)0.04 kg
0.75 cups (US)0.06 kg
1 cup (US)0.09 kg
1.5 cups (US)0.13 kg
2 cups (US)0.17 kg
3 cups (US)0.26 kg

Fennel conversion chart

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

cups (US)kgfennel bulbscupsgozlb
0.25 cups (US)0.02 kg0.07 fennel bulbs0.24 cups21.5 g0.76 oz0.05 lb
0.5 cups (US)0.04 kg0.14 fennel bulbs0.48 cups43 g1.52 oz0.09 lb
1 cup (US)0.09 kg0.29 fennel bulbs0.96 cups86 g3.03 oz0.19 lb
1.5 cups (US)0.13 kg0.43 fennel bulbs1.43 cups129 g4.55 oz0.28 lb
2 cups (US)0.17 kg0.57 fennel bulbs1.91 cups172 g6.07 oz0.38 lb

Fennel 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 fennel varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Florence (Romanesco)Roasting and salads: large round bulb, crisp and sweetly anise-scented.
Zefa FinoAll-purpose: reliable round bulb that resists bolting, good raw or cooked.
PerfectionBraising and slaws: sweet, tender bulb fennel with a mild aniseed flavour.

Which should I pick?

For roasting, braising, and shaving raw into salads, Florence fennel (the round supermarket bulb) is the one to buy: crisp, anise-scented, and widely stocked. No named variety? Most shops sell it as fennel and it works for any recipe. Romanesco and Zefa Fino are reliable round-bulb types for the garden, and Perfection is another sweet, bolt-resistant bulb fennel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is a US cup of fennel bulbs?
A US cup of fennel bulbs is about 0.09 kg of fennel. The density of chopped fennel is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the fennel converter
How many US cups of fennel bulbs is 0.09 kg?
0.09 kg of fennel bulbs is about 1.05 US cups. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and kg without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
Which fennel variety should I use?
For roasting, braising, and shaving raw into salads, Florence fennel (the round supermarket bulb) is the one to buy: crisp, anise-scented, and widely stocked. No named variety? Most shops sell it as fennel and it works for any recipe. Romanesco and Zefa Fino are reliable round-bulb types for the garden, and Perfection is another sweet, bolt-resistant bulb fennel.

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