Convert Orange from Cups (chopped) to Kilograms

Orange converter

Use the tool below to convert orange from Cups (chopped) to Kilograms.

A small orange is 130 g and a large one 250 g, so 'three oranges' can range from under 400 g to 750 g of flesh. Pick the right size below to keep salads, cakes, and marmalade on target.

How many kg is a cup of oranges?

A cup of oranges is about 0.19 kg. Half that is about 0.1 kg and double about 0.38 kg, 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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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole oranges.

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

Result

0.19 kg

Common Orange conversions

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

Cups (chopped)Kilograms
0.25 cups0.05 kg
0.5 cups0.1 kg
0.75 cups0.14 kg
1 cup0.19 kg
1.5 cups0.28 kg
2 cups0.38 kg
3 cups0.57 kg

Orange conversion chart

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

cupskgorangescups (US)gozlb
0.25 cups0.05 kg0.26 oranges0.26 cups (US)47.5 g1.68 oz0.1 lb
0.5 cups0.1 kg0.53 oranges0.52 cups (US)95 g3.35 oz0.21 lb
1 cup0.19 kg1.06 oranges1.04 cups (US)190 g6.7 oz0.42 lb
1.5 cups0.28 kg1.58 oranges1.57 cups (US)285 g10.05 oz0.63 lb
2 cups0.38 kg2.11 oranges2.09 cups (US)380 g13.4 oz0.84 lb

Orange 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 orange varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
NavelPeeling, snacking, and segments: seedless and easy to section; the supermarket default.
ValenciaJuice and everyday eating: the classic juicing orange, very juicy with a balanced sweet-tart flavour.
BloodDesserts and salads: crimson flesh with a sweet berry note; striking in colour.
Cara CaraFresh eating: a sweet, low-acid pink navel with a hint of berry.

Which should I pick?

For juice and everyday eating, Valencia is the juiciest all-rounder and the classic juicing orange. For peeling, snacking, and segments, Navel is seedless and easy. Reach for Blood orange when you want striking crimson flesh and a berry note in desserts and salads; Cara Cara is a sweet, low-acid pink navel good for fresh eating.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is a cup of oranges?
A cup of oranges is about 0.19 kg of orange. The density of chopped orange is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the cups and you double the kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the orange converter
How many cups of oranges is 0.19 kg?
0.19 kg of oranges is about 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and kg 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 orange variety should I use?
For juice and everyday eating, Valencia is the juiciest all-rounder and the classic juicing orange. For peeling, snacking, and segments, Navel is seedless and easy. Reach for Blood orange when you want striking crimson flesh and a berry note in desserts and salads; Cara Cara is a sweet, low-acid pink navel good for fresh eating.

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