How many fennel bulbs is 1 kg?

A kg of fennel bulbs is about 3.33 medium fennel bulbs, since a medium fennel bulb weighs 300 g. With small fennel bulbs that figure is about 5 and with large fennel bulbs about 2.22. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Fennel from Kilograms to Whole Fennel bulbs

Fennel converter

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

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 fennel bulbs are in a kilogram?

A kg of fennel bulbs is about 3.33 medium fennel bulbs, based on a medium fennel bulb of 300 g. Small fennel bulbs push that figure up and large ones bring it down, so set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above.

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3.33 fennel bulbs

Common Fennel conversions

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

Kilograms	fennel bulbs
0.25 kg	0.83 fennel bulbs
0.5 kg	1.67 fennel bulbs
1 kg	3.33 fennel bulbs
2 kg	6.67 fennel bulbs
3 kg	10 fennel bulbs

Fennel conversion chart

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

kg	fennel bulbs	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	0.83 fennel bulbs	2.78 cups	2.91 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	1.67 fennel bulbs	5.56 cups	5.81 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	3.33 fennel bulbs	11.11 cups	11.63 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	6.67 fennel bulbs	22.22 cups	23.26 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	10 fennel bulbs	33.33 cups	34.88 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 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.

Variety	Best for
Florence (Romanesco)	Roasting and salads: large round bulb, crisp and sweetly anise-scented.
Zefa Fino	All-purpose: reliable round bulb that resists bolting, good raw or cooked.
Perfection	Braising 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 fennel bulbs is 1 kg?: A kg of fennel bulbs is about 3.33 medium fennel bulbs, since a medium fennel bulb weighs 300 g. With small fennel bulbs that figure is about 5 and with large fennel bulbs about 2.22. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight. Open the fennel converter
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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