How many kg of pieces of turmeric is 8.7 US cups?

8.7 US cups of pieces of turmeric is about 1 kg. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between kg and US cups 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.

Convert Turmeric from Kilograms to US cups (chopped)

Turmeric converter

Use the tool below to convert turmeric from Kilograms to US cups (chopped).

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 US cups is a kg of pieces of turmeric?

A kg of pieces of turmeric is about 8.7 US cups. Half that is about 4.35 US cups and double about 17.39 US cups, so the ratio scales in a straight line. 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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8.7 cups (US)

Common Turmeric conversions

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

Kilograms	US cups (chopped)
0.25 kg	2.17 cups (US)
0.5 kg	4.35 cups (US)
1 kg	8.7 cups (US)
2 kg	17.39 cups (US)
3 kg	26.09 cups (US)

Turmeric conversion chart

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

kg	cups (US)	pieces of turmeric	cups	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	2.17 cups (US)	16.67 pieces of turmeric	2.08 cups	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	4.35 cups (US)	33.33 pieces of turmeric	4.17 cups	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	8.7 cups (US)	66.67 pieces of turmeric	8.33 cups	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	17.39 cups (US)	133.33 pieces of turmeric	16.67 cups	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	26.09 cups (US)	200 pieces of turmeric	25 cups	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 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 US cups is a kg of pieces of turmeric?: A kg of pieces of turmeric is about 8.7 US cups of turmeric. The density of chopped turmeric is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the kg and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the turmeric converter
How many kg of pieces of turmeric is 8.7 US cups?: 8.7 US cups of pieces of turmeric is about 1 kg. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between kg and US cups 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 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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