How many kg of limes is 4.35 US cups?

4.35 US cups of limes is about 1 kg. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between kg and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.

Convert Lime from Kilograms to US cups (chopped)

Lime converter

Use the tool below to convert lime from Kilograms to US cups (chopped).

A small lime is 45 g whole and a large one is 90 g, so the juice from 'three limes' can vary by twice as much. Picking the right size keeps cocktails, marinades, and ceviche on target.

How many US cups is a kg of limes?

A kg of limes is about 4.35 US cups. Half that is about 2.17 US cups and double about 8.7 US cups, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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4.35 cups (US)

Common Lime conversions

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

Kilograms	US cups (chopped)
0.25 kg	1.09 cups (US)
0.5 kg	2.17 cups (US)
1 kg	4.35 cups (US)
2 kg	8.7 cups (US)
3 kg	13.04 cups (US)

Lime conversion chart

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

kg	cups (US)	limes	cups	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	1.09 cups (US)	3.73 limes	1.04 cups	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	2.17 cups (US)	7.46 limes	2.08 cups	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	4.35 cups (US)	14.93 limes	4.17 cups	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	8.7 cups (US)	29.85 limes	8.33 cups	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	13.04 cups (US)	44.78 limes	12.5 cups	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 lb

Lime 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 lime varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Persian (Tahiti)	Everyday lime juice and zest: bright, reliable, widely stocked.
Key (Mexican)	Pies and cocktails: smaller and sharper with intense aroma.
Kaffir (Makrut)	Thai and Indonesian curries: prized for zest and leaves, very little juice.
Bearss	Cocktails and dressings: large Persian-type, slightly sweeter and milder than Tahiti.

Which should I pick?

For everyday juice and zest, Persian (Tahiti) is the supermarket default: bright acid and reliable yield. No Persian? Bearss is nearly identical and slightly sweeter. Reach for Key (Mexican) when you want a sharper, more aromatic note for pies and cocktails. Kaffir is for zest and leaves only, not juice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is a kg of limes?: A kg of limes is about 4.35 US cups of lime. The density of chopped lime is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the kg and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the lime converter
How many kg of limes is 4.35 US cups?: 4.35 US cups of limes is about 1 kg. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between kg and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
Which lime variety should I use?: For everyday juice and zest, Persian (Tahiti) is the supermarket default: bright acid and reliable yield. No Persian? Bearss is nearly identical and slightly sweeter. Reach for Key (Mexican) when you want a sharper, more aromatic note for pies and cocktails. Kaffir is for zest and leaves only, not juice.

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