Convert Pineapple from Whole Pineapples to Kilograms

Pineapple converter

Use the tool below to convert pineapple from Whole Pineapples 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 one medium pineapple?

One medium pineapple is about 1.5 kg. A small pineapple is about 0.9 kg and a large one about 2 kg, so set the size selector to match what you have. 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.

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Result

1.5 kg

Common Pineapple conversions

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

pineapples	Kilograms
1 pineapple	1.5 kg
2 pineapples	3 kg
3 pineapples	4.5 kg
4 pineapples	6 kg
5 pineapples	7.5 kg
6 pineapples	9 kg

Pineapple conversion chart

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

pineapples	kg	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
1 pineapple	1.5 kg	8.72 cups	9.09 cups (US)	1500 g	52.91 oz	3.31 lb
2 pineapples	3 kg	17.44 cups	18.18 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 lb
3 pineapples	4.5 kg	26.16 cups	27.27 cups (US)	4500 g	158.73 oz	9.92 lb
4 pineapples	6 kg	34.88 cups	36.36 cups (US)	6000 g	211.64 oz	13.23 lb
5 pineapples	7.5 kg	43.6 cups	45.45 cups (US)	7500 g	264.55 oz	16.53 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 one medium pineapple?: One medium pineapple is about 1.5 kg, a small one about 0.9 kg and a large one about 2 kg. Pineapples vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts pineapples can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above. Open the pineapple converter
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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