Convert Sweet Potato from Kilograms

Sweet Potato converter

Use the tool below to convert sweet potato from Kilograms to the measurement that you need.

A small sweet potato is around 40% of the weight of a large one, so 'three sweet potatoes' in a tray bake or pie can swing the yield. Pick the right size below to keep mash, fries, and casseroles on target.

How much is a kg of sweet potatoes?

A kg of sweet potatoes is 7.19 cups, about 1000 grams or 5 medium sweet potatoes. 0.5 kg of sweet potatoes is 3.6 cups and 2 kg of sweet potatoes is 14.39 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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

Size applies to whole sweet potatoes (small / medium / large).

Result

7.19 cups

Common Sweet Potato conversions

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

Kilogramssweet potatoes
0.25 kg1.25 sweet potatoes
0.5 kg2.5 sweet potatoes
1 kg5 sweet potatoes
2 kg10 sweet potatoes
3 kg15 sweet potatoes

Sweet Potato conversion chart

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

kgcupssweet potatoescups (US)gozlb
0.25 kg1.8 cups1.25 sweet potatoes1.88 cups (US)250 g8.82 oz0.55 lb
0.5 kg3.6 cups2.5 sweet potatoes3.76 cups (US)500 g17.64 oz1.1 lb
1 kg7.19 cups5 sweet potatoes7.52 cups (US)1000 g35.27 oz2.2 lb
2 kg14.39 cups10 sweet potatoes15.04 cups (US)2000 g70.55 oz4.41 lb
3 kg21.58 cups15 sweet potatoes22.56 cups (US)3000 g105.82 oz6.61 lb

Sweet 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 sweet potato varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
BeauregardEveryday baking, mash, and roasting: deep orange flesh, sweet and reliably moist; the standard US supermarket sweet potato.
GarnetMash, pies, and casseroles: red-purple skin and deep orange flesh, very moist and sweet.
JewelRoasting and baking whole: copper skin and orange flesh, mild and sweet with a moist texture.
Japanese (Murasaki)Roasted wedges and savoury sides: purple skin and pale flesh, drier and less sweet with a chestnut flavour.
Stokes PurpleShowpiece purées and colourful plates: purple skin and deep purple flesh, slightly drier and earthy.

Which should I pick?

For everyday baking, mashing, and roasting, Beauregard is the supermarket default: deep orange flesh, sweet and reliably moist. No Beauregard? Garnet or Jewel are interchangeable orange-flesh substitutes, equally sweet. For drier, savoury dishes and roasted wedges, Japanese (purple skin, pale flesh) holds its shape with a chestnut sweetness. Stokes purple-flesh sweet potatoes are the pick for colourful purées and showpiece plates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a kg of sweet potatoes?
A kg of sweet potatoes is 7.19 cups, or 1000 grams, about 5 medium sweet potatoes. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 kg of sweet potatoes is 3.6 cups and 2 kg of sweet potatoes is 14.39 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the sweet potato converter
How many cups is a kg of sweet potatoes?
A kg of sweet potatoes is 7.19 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 kg of sweet potatoes is 3.6 cups and 2 kg of sweet potatoes is 14.39 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many sweet potatoes of sweet potatoes is 7.19 cups?
7.19 cups of sweet potatoes is 1 sweet potatoes. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between sweet potatoes and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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