How many lemons is 1 kg?

A kg of lemons is about 8.7 medium lemons, since a medium lemon weighs 115 g. With small lemons that figure is about 11.76 and with large lemons about 6.9. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Lemon from Kilograms to Whole Lemons

Lemon converter

Use the tool below to convert lemon from Kilograms to Whole Lemons.

A small lemon is 85 g whole and a large one is 145 g, so the juice you get from 'three lemons' can vary by more than 50%. Picking the right size keeps dressings, curds, and marinades on target.

How many lemons are in a kilogram?

A kg of lemons is about 8.7 medium lemons, based on a medium lemon of 115 g. Small lemons 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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8.7 lemons

Common Lemon conversions

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

Kilograms	lemons
0.25 kg	2.17 lemons
0.5 kg	4.35 lemons
1 kg	8.7 lemons
2 kg	17.39 lemons
3 kg	26.09 lemons

Lemon conversion chart

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

kg	lemons	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	2.17 lemons	1.04 cups	1.09 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	4.35 lemons	2.08 cups	2.17 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	8.7 lemons	4.17 cups	4.35 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	17.39 lemons	8.33 cups	8.7 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	26.09 lemons	12.5 cups	13.04 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 lb

Lemon 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 lemon varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Eureka	Everyday lemon juice: reliable, widely stocked, very juicy.
Lisbon	Baking, canning, and lemonade: flavour close to Eureka, good acid.
Meyer	Desserts and dressings: sweeter and less sharp, thin-skinned.
Amalfi	Zesting and gourmet baking: intensely fragrant peel, low bitterness.

Which should I pick?

For dressings, curds, and cocktails, Eureka is the go-to: widely available and reliably juicy. No Eureka? Lisbon is nearly identical and works in any recipe that calls for lemon. Reach for Meyer in desserts where a sweeter, less sharp citrus note suits the dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many lemons is 1 kg?: A kg of lemons is about 8.7 medium lemons, since a medium lemon weighs 115 g. With small lemons that figure is about 11.76 and with large lemons about 6.9. 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 lemon converter
Which lemon variety should I use?: For dressings, curds, and cocktails, Eureka is the go-to: widely available and reliably juicy. No Eureka? Lisbon is nearly identical and works in any recipe that calls for lemon. Reach for Meyer in desserts where a sweeter, less sharp citrus note suits the dish.

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