How many pieces of ginger is 1 kg?

A kg of pieces of ginger is about 33.33 medium pieces of ginger, since a medium piece of ginger weighs 30 g. With small pieces of ginger that figure is about 66.67 and with large pieces of ginger about 16.67. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Ginger from Kilograms to Whole Pieces of ginger

Ginger converter

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

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 pieces of ginger are in a kilogram?

A kg of pieces of ginger is about 33.33 medium pieces of ginger, based on a medium piece of ginger of 30 g. Small pieces of ginger 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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33.33 pieces of ginger

Common Ginger conversions

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

Kilograms	pieces of ginger
0.25 kg	8.33 pieces of ginger
0.5 kg	16.67 pieces of ginger
1 kg	33.33 pieces of ginger
2 kg	66.67 pieces of ginger
3 kg	100 pieces of ginger

Ginger conversion chart

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

kg	pieces of ginger	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	8.33 pieces of ginger	2.17 cups	2.27 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	16.67 pieces of ginger	4.35 cups	4.55 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	33.33 pieces of ginger	8.7 cups	9.09 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	66.67 pieces of ginger	17.39 cups	18.18 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	100 pieces of ginger	26.09 cups	27.27 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 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 pieces of ginger is 1 kg?: A kg of pieces of ginger is about 33.33 medium pieces of ginger, since a medium piece of ginger weighs 30 g. With small pieces of ginger that figure is about 66.67 and with large pieces of ginger about 16.67. 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 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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