Convert Watermelon from Cups (chopped) to Kilograms

Watermelon converter

Use the tool below to convert watermelon from Cups (chopped) to Kilograms.

Watermelons range hugely: a small one is around 2000 g while a large one tops 9000 g, and the rind is heavy, so the flesh yield is hard to eyeball. Pick the right size below to keep agua fresca, salads, and fruit platters on target.

How many kg is a cup of watermelons?

A cup of watermelons is about 0.16 kg. Half that is about 0.08 kg and double about 0.32 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.

Want to know how much juice you can get from watermelons? Try our juice calculator →

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

Size applies to whole watermelons (small / medium / large).

Result

0.16 kg

Common Watermelon conversions

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

Cups (chopped)Kilograms
0.25 cups0.04 kg
0.5 cups0.08 kg
0.75 cups0.12 kg
1 cup0.16 kg
1.5 cups0.24 kg
2 cups0.32 kg
3 cups0.47 kg

Watermelon conversion chart

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

cupskgwatermelonscups (US)gozlb
0.25 cups0.04 kg0.01 watermelons0.26 cups (US)39.5 g1.39 oz0.09 lb
0.5 cups0.08 kg0.02 watermelons0.52 cups (US)79 g2.79 oz0.17 lb
1 cup0.16 kg0.04 watermelons1.04 cups (US)158 g5.57 oz0.35 lb
1.5 cups0.24 kg0.05 watermelons1.56 cups (US)237 g8.36 oz0.52 lb
2 cups0.32 kg0.07 watermelons2.08 cups (US)316 g11.15 oz0.7 lb

Watermelon 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 watermelon varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Crimson Sweet (Seeded)Slicing and eating: the classic large, sweet red-flesh melon with seeds.
SeedlessEveryday eating and salads: sweet and crisp with no mature seeds, the supermarket default.
Sugar BabySmall kitchens: a compact icebox melon with deep red, sweet flesh.
Yellow-fleshFruit salads and novelty: honeyed flavour with golden flesh.

Which should I pick?

For everyday eating and salads, a Seedless watermelon is the convenient supermarket default: sweet, crisp, and no seeds to pick out. No Seedless? Crimson Sweet (Seeded) is the classic large, sweet red-flesh melon. Reach for Sugar Baby when you want a small icebox melon that fits the fridge, or a Yellow-flesh variety for a honeyed twist in fruit salads.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is a cup of watermelons?
A cup of watermelons is about 0.16 kg of watermelon. The density of chopped watermelon is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the cups and you double the kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the watermelon converter
How many cups of watermelons is 0.16 kg?
0.16 kg of watermelons is about 1.01 cups. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between 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 watermelon variety should I use?
For everyday eating and salads, a Seedless watermelon is the convenient supermarket default: sweet, crisp, and no seeds to pick out. No Seedless? Crimson Sweet (Seeded) is the classic large, sweet red-flesh melon. Reach for Sugar Baby when you want a small icebox melon that fits the fridge, or a Yellow-flesh variety for a honeyed twist in fruit salads.

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