Convert Pineapple from Kilograms

Pineapple converter

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

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 much is a kg of pineapples?

A kg of pineapples is 5.81 cups, about 1000 grams or 0.67 medium pineapples. 0.5 kg of pineapples is 2.91 cups and 2 kg of pineapples is 11.63 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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

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

Result

5.81 cups

Common Pineapple conversions

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

Kilogramspineapples
0.25 kg0.17 pineapples
0.5 kg0.33 pineapples
1 kg0.67 pineapples
2 kg1.33 pineapples
3 kg2 pineapples

Pineapple conversion chart

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

kgcupspineapplescups (US)gozlb
0.25 kg1.45 cups0.17 pineapples1.52 cups (US)250 g8.82 oz0.55 lb
0.5 kg2.91 cups0.33 pineapples3.03 cups (US)500 g17.64 oz1.1 lb
1 kg5.81 cups0.67 pineapples6.06 cups (US)1000 g35.27 oz2.2 lb
2 kg11.63 cups1.33 pineapples12.12 cups (US)2000 g70.55 oz4.41 lb
3 kg17.44 cups2 pineapples18.18 cups (US)3000 g105.82 oz6.61 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.

VarietyBest for
Smooth CayenneAll-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.
QueenFresh eating: smaller, crisp, and very sweet with deep yellow flesh.
SugarloafFresh 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 much is a kg of pineapples?
A kg of pineapples is 5.81 cups, or 1000 grams, about 0.67 medium pineapples. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 kg of pineapples is 2.91 cups and 2 kg of pineapples is 11.63 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the pineapple converter
How many cups is a kg of pineapples?
A kg of pineapples is 5.81 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 kg of pineapples is 2.91 cups and 2 kg of pineapples is 11.63 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 pineapples of pineapples is 5.81 cups?
5.81 cups of pineapples is 1 pineapples. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pineapples 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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