How many plums is 1 kg?

A kg of plums is about 15.15 medium plums, since a medium plum weighs 66 g. With small plums that figure is about 22.22 and with large plums about 10.53. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Plum from Kilograms to Whole Plums

Plum converter

Use the tool below to convert plum from Kilograms to Whole Plums.

A small plum is under half the weight of a large one, so “six plums” in a crumble can swing the fruit volume a lot. Setting the size below keeps tarts, jams, and compotes on target.

How many plums are in a kilogram?

A kg of plums is about 15.15 medium plums, based on a medium plum of 66 g. Small plums 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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15.15 plums

Common Plum conversions

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

Kilograms	plums
0.25 kg	3.79 plums
0.5 kg	7.58 plums
1 kg	15.15 plums
2 kg	30.3 plums
3 kg	45.45 plums

Plum conversion chart

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

kg	plums	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	3.79 plums	1.45 cups	1.52 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	7.58 plums	2.91 cups	3.03 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	15.15 plums	5.81 cups	6.06 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	30.3 plums	11.63 cups	12.12 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	45.45 plums	17.44 cups	18.18 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 lb

Plum 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 plum varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Red	All-purpose eating and baking: juicy with balanced sweet-tart flesh; the standard supermarket plum (e.g. Santa Rosa).
Yellow	Fresh eating and light desserts: very sweet and mild with low acidity and golden flesh (e.g. Mirabelle, Shiro).
White	Delicate fresh eating: pale skin and flesh, soft and gently sweet with low acid; bruises easily.
Black	All-round cooking and eating: deep purple-black skin and sweet amber flesh that holds up roasted.
European (Prune)	Jam, baking, and drying: small, firm, dense freestone with high sugar; the prune and Damson type.

Which should I pick?

For everyday eating and baking, a Red plum like Santa Rosa is the all-purpose default: juicy, balanced sweet-tart, and widely stocked. No Red plum? A Black plum is an interchangeable all-rounder with deeper colour. For the sweetest fresh fruit reach for a Yellow plum, or a White plum when you want a soft, delicate, low-acid bite. For jam, baking, and drying, a European (Prune) plum is firmest and highest in sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many plums is 1 kg?: A kg of plums is about 15.15 medium plums, since a medium plum weighs 66 g. With small plums that figure is about 22.22 and with large plums about 10.53. 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 plum converter
Which plum variety should I use?: For everyday eating and baking, a Red plum like Santa Rosa is the all-purpose default: juicy, balanced sweet-tart, and widely stocked. No Red plum? A Black plum is an interchangeable all-rounder with deeper colour. For the sweetest fresh fruit reach for a Yellow plum, or a White plum when you want a soft, delicate, low-acid bite. For jam, baking, and drying, a European (Prune) plum is firmest and highest in sugar.

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