Convert Ginger from Whole Pieces of ginger to Kilograms

Ginger converter

Use the tool below to convert ginger from Whole Pieces of ginger to Kilograms.

Ginger is sold as a branching hand, and a small piece is around 15 g while a large one is 60 g, so 'a piece of ginger' is far from exact. Pick the right size below to keep curries, stir-fries, and juices on target.

How many kg is one medium piece of ginger?

One medium piece of ginger is about 0.03 kg. A small piece of ginger is about 0.02 kg and a large one about 0.06 kg, so set the size selector to match what you have. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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0.03 kg

Common Ginger conversions

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

pieces of ginger	Kilograms
1 piece of ginger	0.03 kg
2 pieces of ginger	0.06 kg
3 pieces of ginger	0.09 kg
4 pieces of ginger	0.12 kg
5 pieces of ginger	0.15 kg
6 pieces of ginger	0.18 kg

Ginger conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole pieces of ginger (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

pieces of ginger	kg	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
1 piece of ginger	0.03 kg	0.26 cups	0.27 cups (US)	30 g	1.06 oz	0.07 lb
2 pieces of ginger	0.06 kg	0.52 cups	0.55 cups (US)	60 g	2.12 oz	0.13 lb
3 pieces of ginger	0.09 kg	0.78 cups	0.82 cups (US)	90 g	3.17 oz	0.2 lb
4 pieces of ginger	0.12 kg	1.04 cups	1.09 cups (US)	120 g	4.23 oz	0.26 lb
5 pieces of ginger	0.15 kg	1.3 cups	1.36 cups (US)	150 g	5.29 oz	0.33 lb

Ginger 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 ginger varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Mature	Everyday cooking and juicing: firm, pungent, tan-skinned, the year-round standard.
Young (Spring)	Pickling and fresh use: thin pale skin, milder and juicier.
Baby	Raw grating and garnish: tender early harvest, sweet and stringless.

Which should I pick?

For everyday cooking and juicing, Mature ginger (the tan-skinned root sold year-round) is the default: firm, pungent, and widely stocked. No mature ginger? Young (Spring) ginger has thin pale skin and a milder, juicier flesh, good for pickling and fresh use. Baby ginger is the tender early harvest, sweet and stringless for raw grating.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is one medium piece of ginger?: One medium piece of ginger is about 0.03 kg, a small one about 0.02 kg and a large one about 0.06 kg. Pieces of ginger vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts pieces of ginger can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above. Open the ginger converter
Which ginger variety should I use?: For everyday cooking and juicing, Mature ginger (the tan-skinned root sold year-round) is the default: firm, pungent, and widely stocked. No mature ginger? Young (Spring) ginger has thin pale skin and a milder, juicier flesh, good for pickling and fresh use. Baby ginger is the tender early harvest, sweet and stringless for raw grating.

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