Convert Pineapple from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms
Pineapple converter
Use the tool below to convert pineapple from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms.
A small pineapple is 900 g and a large one 2000 g, so one whole fruit can give anywhere from a few cups to a large bowl of chunks once the skin and core are gone. Pick the right size below to keep salsa, upside-down cake, and fruit salad on target.
How many kg is a US cup of pineapples?
A US cup of pineapples is about 0.17 kg. Half that is about 0.08 kg and double about 0.33 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 pineapples.
Result
0.17 kgCommon Pineapple conversions
Quick reference for pineapple at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| US cups (chopped) | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.04 kg |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.08 kg |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 0.12 kg |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.17 kg |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 0.25 kg |
| 2 cups (US) | 0.33 kg |
| 3 cups (US) | 0.5 kg |
Pineapple conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole pineapples (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| cups (US) | kg | pineapples | cups | g | oz | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.04 kg | 0.03 pineapples | 0.24 cups | 41.25 g | 1.46 oz | 0.09 lb |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.08 kg | 0.06 pineapples | 0.48 cups | 82.5 g | 2.91 oz | 0.18 lb |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.17 kg | 0.11 pineapples | 0.96 cups | 165 g | 5.82 oz | 0.36 lb |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 0.25 kg | 0.17 pineapples | 1.44 cups | 247.5 g | 8.73 oz | 0.55 lb |
| 2 cups (US) | 0.33 kg | 0.22 pineapples | 1.92 cups | 330 g | 11.64 oz | 0.73 lb |
Pineapple 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 pineapple varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Smooth Cayenne | All-purpose eating and cooking: balanced sweet-tart flesh, the classic canning variety. |
| MD-2 (Gold) | Fresh eating: extra-sweet, low-acid, golden flesh, the modern supermarket pick. |
| Queen | Fresh eating: smaller, crisp, and very sweet with deep yellow flesh. |
| Sugarloaf | Fresh eating: exceptionally sweet white flesh with a tender core. |
Which should I pick?
For everyday eating, salsa, and baking, Smooth Cayenne is the widely stocked all-rounder with balanced sweetness and acidity. No Smooth Cayenne? MD-2 (Gold) is sweeter and lower in acid, the modern supermarket favourite. Reach for Queen for a smaller, crisp, very sweet fruit, or Sugarloaf for an exceptionally sweet white flesh when you can find it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many kg is a US cup of pineapples?
- A US cup of pineapples is about 0.17 kg of pineapple. The density of chopped pineapple is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the pineapple converter
- How many US cups of pineapples is 0.17 kg?
- 0.17 kg of pineapples is about 1.03 US cups. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US 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 pineapple variety should I use?
- For everyday eating, salsa, and baking, Smooth Cayenne is the widely stocked all-rounder with balanced sweetness and acidity. No Smooth Cayenne? MD-2 (Gold) is sweeter and lower in acid, the modern supermarket favourite. Reach for Queen for a smaller, crisp, very sweet fruit, or Sugarloaf for an exceptionally sweet white flesh when you can find it.
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