Convert Watermelon from Kilograms to US cups (chopped)

Watermelon converter

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

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 US cups is a kg of watermelons?

A kg of watermelons is about 6.58 US cups. Half that is about 3.29 US cups and double about 13.16 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.

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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

6.58 cups (US)

Common Watermelon conversions

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

KilogramsUS cups (chopped)
0.25 kg1.64 cups (US)
0.5 kg3.29 cups (US)
1 kg6.58 cups (US)
2 kg13.16 cups (US)
3 kg19.74 cups (US)

Watermelon conversion chart

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

kgcups (US)watermelonscupsgozlb
0.25 kg1.64 cups (US)0.06 watermelons1.58 cups250 g8.82 oz0.55 lb
0.5 kg3.29 cups (US)0.11 watermelons3.16 cups500 g17.64 oz1.1 lb
1 kg6.58 cups (US)0.22 watermelons6.33 cups1000 g35.27 oz2.2 lb
2 kg13.16 cups (US)0.44 watermelons12.66 cups2000 g70.55 oz4.41 lb
3 kg19.74 cups (US)0.67 watermelons18.99 cups3000 g105.82 oz6.61 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 US cups is a kg of watermelons?
A kg of watermelons is about 6.58 US cups of watermelon. The density of chopped watermelon 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 watermelon converter
How many kg of watermelons is 6.58 US cups?
6.58 US cups of watermelons 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 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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