How many limes is 1 kg?

A kg of limes is about 14.93 medium limes, since a medium lime weighs 67 g. With small limes that figure is about 22.22 and with large limes about 11.11. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Lime from Kilograms to Whole Limes

Lime converter

Use the tool below to convert lime from Kilograms to Whole Limes.

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 limes are in a kilogram?

A kg of limes is about 14.93 medium limes, based on a medium lime of 67 g. Small limes 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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14.93 limes

Common Lime conversions

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

Kilograms	limes
0.25 kg	3.73 limes
0.5 kg	7.46 limes
1 kg	14.93 limes
2 kg	29.85 limes
3 kg	44.78 limes

Lime conversion chart

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

kg	limes	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	3.73 limes	1.04 cups	1.09 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	7.46 limes	2.08 cups	2.17 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	14.93 limes	4.17 cups	4.35 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	29.85 limes	8.33 cups	8.7 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	44.78 limes	12.5 cups	13.04 cups (US)	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 limes is 1 kg?: A kg of limes is about 14.93 medium limes, since a medium lime weighs 67 g. With small limes that figure is about 22.22 and with large limes about 11.11. 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 lime converter
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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