Convert Mushroom from Grams to Whole Mushrooms

Mushroom converter

Use the tool below to convert mushroom from Grams to Whole Mushrooms.

A small white-button mushroom is barely over a third the weight of a large one, so 'eight mushrooms' in a sauce can swing the yield. Pick the right size below to keep risotto, pasta, and stroganoff on target. Sizes here cover white buttons only; portobello caps run much larger and aren't included.

How many mushrooms is 200g?

200 g of mushroom is about 11.11 medium mushrooms, since a medium mushroom weighs 18 g. With small mushrooms that figure is about 20 and with large mushrooms about 7.41. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above.

Got portobello caps? Those weigh 80–200 g whole, well above white button. See our Portobello Mushroom converter.

No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

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0.06 mushrooms

Common Mushroom conversions

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

Grams	mushrooms
50 g	2.78 mushrooms
100 g	5.56 mushrooms
250 g	13.89 mushrooms
500 g	27.78 mushrooms
750 g	41.67 mushrooms
1000 g	55.56 mushrooms

Mushroom conversion chart

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

g	mushrooms	cups	cups (US)	oz	lb	kg
100 g	5.56 mushrooms	1.37 cups	1.43 cups (US)	3.53 oz	0.22 lb	0.1 kg
250 g	13.89 mushrooms	3.42 cups	3.57 cups (US)	8.82 oz	0.55 lb	0.25 kg
500 g	27.78 mushrooms	6.85 cups	7.14 cups (US)	17.64 oz	1.1 lb	0.5 kg
750 g	41.67 mushrooms	10.27 cups	10.71 cups (US)	26.46 oz	1.65 lb	0.75 kg
1000 g	55.56 mushrooms	13.7 cups	14.29 cups (US)	35.27 oz	2.2 lb	1 kg

Mushroom 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 mushroom varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
White Button	Everyday sautéing, soups, and pizza: mild and tender, the standard supermarket mushroom.
Cremini (Baby Bella)	All-purpose cooking: brown-skinned, firmer, meatier white-mushroom variety with deeper flavour. Sold as Cremini, Baby Bella, or Portobellini.
Shiitake	Asian dishes and stocks: woody stems, strong umami; sold fresh or dried.
Oyster	Quick sautés and stir-fries: delicate, fan-shaped caps that cook in minutes.
Chestnut	Roasting and risotto: nutty brown caps, firmer than white button, similar to cremini.
Porcini	Risotto, sauces, and stews: deeply savoury; usually sold dried and rehydrated.

Which should I pick?

For everyday sautéing, pasta, and risotto, Cremini (Baby Bella) gives deeper, meatier flavour than White Button. No Cremini? White Button is the reliable supermarket default. For stocks and stir-fries that want strong umami, reach for Shiitake; for tender quick sautés where you don't want the mushroom to overpower, Oyster.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mushrooms is 200g?: 200 grams of mushrooms is about 11.11 medium mushrooms, since a medium mushroom weighs 18 g. With small mushrooms that figure is about 20 and with large mushrooms about 7.41. 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 mushroom converter
Which mushroom variety should I use?: For everyday sautéing, pasta, and risotto, Cremini (Baby Bella) gives deeper, meatier flavour than White Button. No Cremini? White Button is the reliable supermarket default. For stocks and stir-fries that want strong umami, reach for Shiitake; for tender quick sautés where you don't want the mushroom to overpower, Oyster.

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