How many pears is 1 kg?

A kg of pears is about 5.62 medium pears, since a medium pear weighs 178 g. With small pears that figure is about 7.14 and with large pears about 4.35. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Pear from Kilograms to Whole Pears

Pear converter

Use the tool below to convert pear from Kilograms to Whole Pears.

A small pear is 140 g and a large one 230 g, so 'three pears' can range from 420 g to nearly 700 g of fruit. Pick the right size below to keep tarts, crumbles, and poached pears on target.

How many pears are in a kilogram?

A kg of pears is about 5.62 medium pears, based on a medium pear of 178 g. Small pears 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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5.62 pears

Common Pear conversions

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

Kilograms	pears
0.25 kg	1.4 pears
0.5 kg	2.81 pears
1 kg	5.62 pears
2 kg	11.24 pears
3 kg	16.85 pears

Pear conversion chart

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

kg	pears	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	1.4 pears	1.72 cups	1.8 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	2.81 pears	3.45 cups	3.6 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	5.62 pears	6.9 cups	7.19 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	11.24 pears	13.79 cups	14.39 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	16.85 pears	20.69 cups	21.58 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 lb

Pear 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 pear varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Bartlett (Williams)	Fresh eating and canning: the classic sweet, juicy pear that softens as it ripens.
Bosc	Poaching and baking: firm, dense flesh that holds its shape under heat.
Anjou	All-purpose: mild and sweet, good raw or cooked, and stores well.
Conference	Poaching and tarts: the UK standard, firm and elongated with reliable texture.
Comice	Fresh eating and cheese boards: very sweet and buttery, fragile when ripe.

Which should I pick?

For poaching and tarts, Bosc and Conference hold their shape and stay firm when cooked. No Bosc? Anjou is a reliable all-rounder, good raw or baked. For fresh eating and salads, Bartlett (Williams) and Comice are sweet and juicy, best when ripe and soft.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pears is 1 kg?: A kg of pears is about 5.62 medium pears, since a medium pear weighs 178 g. With small pears that figure is about 7.14 and with large pears about 4.35. 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 pear converter
Which pear variety should I use?: For poaching and tarts, Bosc and Conference hold their shape and stay firm when cooked. No Bosc? Anjou is a reliable all-rounder, good raw or baked. For fresh eating and salads, Bartlett (Williams) and Comice are sweet and juicy, best when ripe and soft.

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