How many watermelons is 1 kg?

A kg of watermelons is about 0.22 of a medium watermelon, since a medium watermelon weighs 4500 g. With small watermelons that figure is about 0.5 and with large watermelons about 0.11. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Watermelon from Kilograms to Whole Watermelons

Watermelon converter

Use the tool below to convert watermelon from Kilograms to Whole Watermelons.

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 watermelons are in a kilogram?

A kg of watermelons is about 0.22 of a medium watermelon, based on a medium watermelon of 4500 g. Small watermelons push that figure up and large ones bring it down, so set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above.

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

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0.22 watermelons

Common Watermelon conversions

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

Kilograms	watermelons
0.25 kg	0.06 watermelons
0.5 kg	0.11 watermelons
1 kg	0.22 watermelons
2 kg	0.44 watermelons
3 kg	0.67 watermelons

Watermelon conversion chart

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

kg	watermelons	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	0.06 watermelons	1.58 cups	1.64 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	0.11 watermelons	3.16 cups	3.29 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	0.22 watermelons	6.33 cups	6.58 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	0.44 watermelons	12.66 cups	13.16 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	0.67 watermelons	18.99 cups	19.74 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 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.

Variety	Best for
Crimson Sweet (Seeded)	Slicing and eating: the classic large, sweet red-flesh melon with seeds.
Seedless	Everyday eating and salads: sweet and crisp with no mature seeds, the supermarket default.
Sugar Baby	Small kitchens: a compact icebox melon with deep red, sweet flesh.
Yellow-flesh	Fruit 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 watermelons is 1 kg?: A kg of watermelons is about 0.22 of a medium watermelon, since a medium watermelon weighs 4500 g. With small watermelons that figure is about 0.5 and with large watermelons about 0.11. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight. Open the watermelon converter
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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