Convert Mushroom from Kilograms

Mushroom converter

Use the tool below to convert mushroom from Kilograms to the measurement that you need.

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 much is a kg of mushrooms?

A kg of mushrooms is 13.7 cups, about 1000 grams or 55.56 medium mushrooms. 0.5 kg of mushrooms is 6.85 cups and 2 kg of mushrooms is 27.4 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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.

Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole mushrooms.

Size applies to whole mushrooms (small / medium / large).

Result

13.7 cups

Common Mushroom conversions

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

Kilogramsmushrooms
0.25 kg13.89 mushrooms
0.5 kg27.78 mushrooms
1 kg55.56 mushrooms
2 kg111.11 mushrooms
3 kg166.67 mushrooms

Mushroom conversion chart

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

kgcupsmushroomscups (US)gozlb
0.25 kg3.42 cups13.89 mushrooms3.57 cups (US)250 g8.82 oz0.55 lb
0.5 kg6.85 cups27.78 mushrooms7.14 cups (US)500 g17.64 oz1.1 lb
1 kg13.7 cups55.56 mushrooms14.29 cups (US)1000 g35.27 oz2.2 lb
2 kg27.4 cups111.11 mushrooms28.57 cups (US)2000 g70.55 oz4.41 lb
3 kg41.1 cups166.67 mushrooms42.86 cups (US)3000 g105.82 oz6.61 lb

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.

VarietyBest for
White ButtonEveryday 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.
ShiitakeAsian dishes and stocks: woody stems, strong umami; sold fresh or dried.
OysterQuick sautés and stir-fries: delicate, fan-shaped caps that cook in minutes.
ChestnutRoasting and risotto: nutty brown caps, firmer than white button, similar to cremini.
PorciniRisotto, 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 much is a kg of mushrooms?
A kg of mushrooms is 13.7 cups, or 1000 grams, about 55.56 medium mushrooms. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 kg of mushrooms is 6.85 cups and 2 kg of mushrooms is 27.4 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the mushroom converter
How many cups is a kg of mushrooms?
A kg of mushrooms is 13.7 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 kg of mushrooms is 6.85 cups and 2 kg of mushrooms is 27.4 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many mushrooms of mushrooms is 13.7 cups?
13.7 cups of mushrooms is 1 mushrooms. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between mushrooms and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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