How do I convert kg to grams for any ingredient?

Converting kg to grams is pure weight maths that applies to any food, not just potato, so 1 kg is always 1000 grams. For other amounts, or to add kilograms and stone, the weight converter at the link below handles grams, ounces and pounds in both directions.

Convert Potato from Kilograms to Grams

Potato converter

Use the tool below to convert potato from Kilograms to Grams.

Potatoes range enormously in size: a small new potato can be 140 g while a large baker tops 370 g. Choosing the right size below stops you over- or under-buying for a mash or roast.

How many grams is a kg of potatoes?

A kg of potatoes is 1000 grams. This is a pure weight conversion, the same for any food, so the ratio never changes with size or density. Use the converter above for any amount, or the weight converter linked below to add kilograms and stone.

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

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Potato sizeSize applies to whole potatoes (small / medium / large).

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1000 g

Common Potato conversions

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

Kilograms	Grams
0.25 kg	250 g
0.5 kg	500 g
1 kg	1000 g
2 kg	2000 g
3 kg	3000 g

Potato conversion chart

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

kg	g	potatoes	cups	cups (US)	oz	lb
0.25 kg	250 g	1.17 potatoes	1.6 cups	1.67 cups (US)	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	500 g	2.35 potatoes	3.21 cups	3.33 cups (US)	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	1000 g	4.69 potatoes	6.41 cups	6.67 cups (US)	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	2000 g	9.39 potatoes	12.82 cups	13.33 cups (US)	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	3000 g	14.08 potatoes	19.23 cups	20 cups (US)	105.82 oz	6.61 lb

Potato 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 potato varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Russet	Mash, fries, baking: high-starch, goes fluffy.
Yukon Gold	All-purpose: creamy mash, roasting, gratins.
Maris Piper / King Edward	UK roasting and chips: fluffy interior, crisp edges.
Charlotte / new potatoes	Salads and boiling: waxy, holds its shape when cooked.

Which should I pick?

For mash, a starchy potato is best: Russet (US) or Maris Piper / King Edward (UK) go light and fluffy; Yukon Gold gives a creamier, buttery mash and is the easiest all-rounder if you only buy one. For salads and boiling where the pieces must hold, use a waxy potato: Charlotte, new potatoes, or red-skinned.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is a kg of potatoes?: A kg of potatoes is 1000 grams. This is a straight weight conversion, so half (0.5 kg) is 500 grams and double (2 kg) is 2000 grams. The ratio never changes with potato size or density, so the same figure works for any quantity you measure. Open the potato converter
How do I convert kg to grams for any ingredient?: Converting kg to grams is pure weight maths that applies to any food, not just potato, so 1 kg is always 1000 grams. For other amounts, or to add kilograms and stone, the weight converter at the link below handles grams, ounces and pounds in both directions. Kg to grams converter
Which potato variety should I use?: For mash, a starchy potato is best: Russet (US) or Maris Piper / King Edward (UK) go light and fluffy; Yukon Gold gives a creamier, buttery mash and is the easiest all-rounder if you only buy one. For salads and boiling where the pieces must hold, use a waxy potato: Charlotte, new potatoes, or red-skinned.

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