Convert Portobello Mushroom from Whole Portobello mushrooms to Kilograms

Portobello Mushroom converter

Use the tool below to convert portobello mushroom from Whole Portobello mushrooms to Kilograms.

A small portobello cap is well under half the weight of a giant burger-sized one, so 'four portobellos' on the grill can swing the yield a lot. Pick the right size below to keep burgers, fajitas, and stuffing on target.

How many kg is one medium portobello mushroom?

One medium portobello mushroom is about 0.12 kg. A small portobello mushroom is about 0.08 kg and a large one about 0.2 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 portobello mushrooms.

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0.12 kg

Common Portobello Mushroom conversions

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

portobello mushrooms	Kilograms
1 portobello mushroom	0.12 kg
2 portobello mushrooms	0.24 kg
3 portobello mushrooms	0.36 kg
4 portobello mushrooms	0.48 kg
5 portobello mushrooms	0.6 kg
6 portobello mushrooms	0.72 kg

Portobello Mushroom conversion chart

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

portobello mushrooms	kg	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
1 portobello mushroom	0.12 kg	1.33 cups	1.4 cups (US)	120 g	4.23 oz	0.26 lb
2 portobello mushrooms	0.24 kg	2.67 cups	2.79 cups (US)	240 g	8.47 oz	0.53 lb
3 portobello mushrooms	0.36 kg	4 cups	4.19 cups (US)	360 g	12.7 oz	0.79 lb
4 portobello mushrooms	0.48 kg	5.33 cups	5.58 cups (US)	480 g	16.93 oz	1.06 lb
5 portobello mushrooms	0.6 kg	6.67 cups	6.98 cups (US)	600 g	21.16 oz	1.32 lb

Portobello Mushroom 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 portobello mushroom varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Portobello (Standard)	Burgers, grilling, and stuffing: mature brown cap with deep gills, dense and meaty when cooked.
King Oyster	Vegan scallops and steaks: thick white stems that take a sear; closest meaty substitute when portobello is out.
Lion's Mane	Vegan crab cakes and steak swaps: shaggy white clusters that pull apart into a tender, almost seafood-like texture.

Which should I pick?

For burgers, grilling, and stuffing, the standard mature Portobello cap is the pick: dense, meaty flesh that holds up under heat. No portobello? Thick-cut King Oyster gives a similarly meaty bite. For a vegan steak swap, Lion's Mane has a tender, almost crab-like texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is one medium portobello mushroom?: One medium portobello mushroom is about 0.12 kg, a small one about 0.08 kg and a large one about 0.2 kg. Portobello mushrooms vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts portobello mushrooms 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 portobello mushroom converter
Which portobello mushroom variety should I use?: For burgers, grilling, and stuffing, the standard mature Portobello cap is the pick: dense, meaty flesh that holds up under heat. No portobello? Thick-cut King Oyster gives a similarly meaty bite. For a vegan steak swap, Lion's Mane has a tender, almost crab-like texture.

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