How many pineapples is 1 kg?

A kg of pineapples is about 0.67 of a medium pineapple, since a medium pineapple weighs 1500 g. With small pineapples that figure is about 1.11 and with large pineapples about 0.5. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Pineapple from Kilograms to Whole Pineapples

Pineapple converter

Use the tool below to convert pineapple from Kilograms to Whole Pineapples.

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 pineapples are in a kilogram?

A kg of pineapples is about 0.67 of a medium pineapple, based on a medium pineapple of 1500 g. Small pineapples 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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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole pineapples.

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0.67 pineapples

Common Pineapple conversions

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

Kilograms	pineapples
0.25 kg	0.17 pineapples
0.5 kg	0.33 pineapples
1 kg	0.67 pineapples
2 kg	1.33 pineapples
3 kg	2 pineapples

Pineapple conversion chart

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

kg	pineapples	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	0.17 pineapples	1.45 cups	1.52 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	0.33 pineapples	2.91 cups	3.03 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	0.67 pineapples	5.81 cups	6.06 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	1.33 pineapples	11.63 cups	12.12 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	2 pineapples	17.44 cups	18.18 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 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.

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 pineapples is 1 kg?: A kg of pineapples is about 0.67 of a medium pineapple, since a medium pineapple weighs 1500 g. With small pineapples that figure is about 1.11 and with large pineapples about 0.5. 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 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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