Convert Turmeric from Whole Pieces of turmeric to Kilograms

Turmeric converter

Use the tool below to convert turmeric from Whole Pieces of turmeric to Kilograms.

Turmeric grows as slim branching fingers, and a small piece is around 8 g while a large one is 30 g, so 'a piece of turmeric' is far from exact. Pick the right size below to keep curries, tonics, and juices on target.

How many kg is one medium piece of turmeric?

One medium piece of turmeric is about 0.02 kg. A small piece of turmeric is about 0.01 kg and a large one about 0.03 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.

Cooking with the dried spice instead? The turmeric powder converter handles cup, gram, and teaspoon weights for curries and golden milk. See our Turmeric Powder converter.

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Result

0.02 kg

Common Turmeric conversions

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

pieces of turmeric	Kilograms
1 piece of turmeric	0.02 kg
2 pieces of turmeric	0.03 kg
3 pieces of turmeric	0.05 kg
4 pieces of turmeric	0.06 kg
5 pieces of turmeric	0.08 kg
6 pieces of turmeric	0.09 kg

Turmeric conversion chart

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

pieces of turmeric	kg	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
1 piece of turmeric	0.02 kg	0.13 cups	0.13 cups (US)	15 g	0.53 oz	0.03 lb
2 pieces of turmeric	0.03 kg	0.25 cups	0.26 cups (US)	30 g	1.06 oz	0.07 lb
3 pieces of turmeric	0.05 kg	0.38 cups	0.39 cups (US)	45 g	1.59 oz	0.1 lb
4 pieces of turmeric	0.06 kg	0.5 cups	0.52 cups (US)	60 g	2.12 oz	0.13 lb
5 pieces of turmeric	0.08 kg	0.63 cups	0.65 cups (US)	75 g	2.65 oz	0.17 lb

Turmeric 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 turmeric varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Orange (standard)	Curries, tonics, and juicing: bright golden flesh, the common fresh root.
White (Mango)	Fresh use and pickles: milder with a gingery, mango-like aroma.
Black	Specialist and medicinal use: dark bluish flesh with an earthy, camphor note.

Which should I pick?

For curries, tonics, and juicing, standard Orange turmeric (the bright golden-fleshed root) is the everyday choice and the one most shops carry. No fresh root? Ground turmeric powder works in cooked dishes when fresh is out of reach. Reach for White (Mango) turmeric for a milder, gingery note, or Black turmeric for its earthy, medicinal use where you can find it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is one medium piece of turmeric?: One medium piece of turmeric is about 0.02 kg, a small one about 0.01 kg and a large one about 0.03 kg. Pieces of turmeric vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts pieces of turmeric 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 turmeric converter
Which turmeric variety should I use?: For curries, tonics, and juicing, standard Orange turmeric (the bright golden-fleshed root) is the everyday choice and the one most shops carry. No fresh root? Ground turmeric powder works in cooked dishes when fresh is out of reach. Reach for White (Mango) turmeric for a milder, gingery note, or Black turmeric for its earthy, medicinal use where you can find it.

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