Convert Pumpkin from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms
Pumpkin converter
Use the tool below to convert pumpkin from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms.
Pumpkins range hugely in size: a small sugar pumpkin is around 900 g whole while a large one tops 2700 g. Setting the size below means “2 cups cubed” comes out right whether you buy a little pie pumpkin or a giant.
How many kg is a US cup of pumpkins?
A US cup of pumpkins is about 0.12 kg. Half that is about 0.06 kg and double about 0.23 kg, so the ratio scales in a straight line. 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 pumpkins.
Result
0.12 kgCommon Pumpkin conversions
Quick reference for pumpkin at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| US cups (chopped) | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.03 kg |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.06 kg |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 0.09 kg |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.12 kg |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 0.17 kg |
| 2 cups (US) | 0.23 kg |
| 3 cups (US) | 0.35 kg |
Pumpkin conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole pumpkins (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| cups (US) | kg | pumpkins | cups | g | oz | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.03 kg | 0.02 pumpkins | 0.24 cups | 28.75 g | 1.01 oz | 0.06 lb |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.06 kg | 0.03 pumpkins | 0.48 cups | 57.5 g | 2.03 oz | 0.13 lb |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.12 kg | 0.06 pumpkins | 0.96 cups | 115 g | 4.06 oz | 0.25 lb |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 0.17 kg | 0.1 pumpkins | 1.44 cups | 172.5 g | 6.08 oz | 0.38 lb |
| 2 cups (US) | 0.23 kg | 0.13 pumpkins | 1.92 cups | 230 g | 8.11 oz | 0.51 lb |
Pumpkin 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 pumpkin varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Sugar Pie | Pies, purée, and baking: sweet, dense, low moisture. |
| Kabocha | Roasting and curries: dry, sweet, chestnut-like flesh. |
| Jarrahdale | Soups and roasting: firm, sweet, stores well. |
| Queensland Blue | Roasting and soups: dense, nutty all-rounder. |
| Connecticut Field | Carving and decoration: large, stringy, bland to eat. |
Which should I pick?
For pies, purée, and baking, a Sugar Pie pumpkin is the sweetest and least watery choice. When you can't find one, Kabocha gives a similar dense, sweet flesh and roasts well; Jarrahdale and Queensland Blue are firm all-rounders for soups and roasting. Skip large Connecticut Field (carving) pumpkins for cooking, the flesh is stringy and bland.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many kg is a US cup of pumpkins?
- A US cup of pumpkins is about 0.12 kg of pumpkin. The density of chopped pumpkin is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the pumpkin converter
- How many US cups of pumpkins is 0.12 kg?
- 0.12 kg of pumpkins is about 1.04 US cups. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and kg without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
- Which pumpkin variety should I use?
- For pies, purée, and baking, a Sugar Pie pumpkin is the sweetest and least watery choice. When you can't find one, Kabocha gives a similar dense, sweet flesh and roasts well; Jarrahdale and Queensland Blue are firm all-rounders for soups and roasting. Skip large Connecticut Field (carving) pumpkins for cooking, the flesh is stringy and bland.
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