Convert Fennel from Whole Fennel bulbs to Pounds

Use the tool below to convert fennel from Whole Fennel bulbs to Pounds.

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 much does a fennel bulb weigh in pounds?

A medium, or average, fennel bulb weighs about 0.66 lb (300 g), so four medium fennel bulbs come to roughly 2.65 lb. A small fennel bulb is about 0.44 lb and a large one about 0.99 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.

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Fennel converter tool

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

0.66 lb

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Common Fennel conversions

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

fennel bulbsPounds
1 fennel bulb0.66 lb
2 fennel bulbs1.32 lb
3 fennel bulbs1.98 lb
4 fennel bulbs2.65 lb
5 fennel bulbs3.31 lb
6 fennel bulbs3.97 lb

For the reverse conversion, see how many fennel bulbs are in a pound.

Fennel conversion chart

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

fennel bulbslbcupscups (US)gozkg
1 fennel bulb0.66 lb3.33 cups3.49 cups (US)300 g10.58 oz0.3 kg
2 fennel bulbs1.32 lb6.67 cups6.98 cups (US)600 g21.16 oz0.6 kg
3 fennel bulbs1.98 lb10 cups10.47 cups (US)900 g31.75 oz0.9 kg
4 fennel bulbs2.65 lb13.33 cups13.95 cups (US)1200 g42.33 oz1.2 kg
5 fennel bulbs3.31 lb16.67 cups17.44 cups (US)1500 g52.91 oz1.5 kg

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 much does a medium fennel bulb weigh in pounds?
A medium fennel bulb weighs about 0.66 lb (10.58 oz, 300 g). A small one is about 0.44 lb and a large one about 0.99 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the fennel bulbs you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole fennel bulbs at each size. Open fennel converter
What is the average fennel bulb weight in pounds?
The average, or medium, fennel bulb weighs about 0.66 lb (300 g). A small one is lighter at about 0.44 lb and a large one heavier at about 0.99 lb, so pick the size selector that matches what is actually on your scale before trusting a per-pound count.
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.
How much do four fennel bulbs weigh in pounds?
Four medium fennel bulbs weigh about 2.65 lb, since a medium fennel bulb is roughly 0.66 lb (300 g). Small fennel bulbs weigh less and large ones more, so the pound total shifts with size. Enter any count above to read the exact weight in pounds, ounces or grams for the fennel bulbs you actually have.

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