Convert Zucchini from Cups (chopped) to Kilograms

Zucchini converter

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

A small zucchini is barely over a third the weight of a large one, so “three zucchini” in a bake or stir-fry can swing the yield. Pick the right size below to keep ratatouille and courgette cake on target.

How many kg is a cup of zucchini?

A cup of zucchini is about 0.13 kg. Half that is about 0.07 kg and double about 0.26 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.

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No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

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

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

Result

0.13 kg

Common Zucchini conversions

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

Cups (chopped)Kilograms
0.25 cups0.03 kg
0.5 cups0.07 kg
0.75 cups0.1 kg
1 cup0.13 kg
1.5 cups0.2 kg
2 cups0.26 kg
3 cups0.39 kg

Zucchini conversion chart

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

cupskgzucchinicups (US)gozlb
0.25 cups0.03 kg0.17 zucchini0.26 cups (US)32.5 g1.15 oz0.07 lb
0.5 cups0.07 kg0.33 zucchini0.52 cups (US)65 g2.29 oz0.14 lb
1 cup0.13 kg0.66 zucchini1.04 cups (US)130 g4.59 oz0.29 lb
1.5 cups0.2 kg0.99 zucchini1.56 cups (US)195 g6.88 oz0.43 lb
2 cups0.26 kg1.33 zucchini2.08 cups (US)260 g9.17 oz0.57 lb

Zucchini 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 zucchini varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Black BeautyEveryday cooking, sautéing, and baking: tender dark-green flesh, the standard supermarket zucchini.
Costata RomanescoGrilling and raw: ribbed Italian heirloom, firmer and nuttier, holds its shape.
GoldenSalads and roasting: yellow skin for colour, mild and slightly sweet.
Round (Eight Ball)Stuffing and baking whole: spherical, scoops into a natural cup.
Cousa (Lebanese)Middle Eastern stuffed dishes: pale, stocky, thin-skinned and mild.

Which should I pick?

For everyday cooking, sautéing, and baking, Black Beauty is the default: dark green, tender, widely stocked. No Black Beauty? Costata Romanesco has firmer, nuttier flesh that holds up grilled or shaved raw. Golden zucchini adds colour to salads and roasts, while round varieties like Eight Ball are built for stuffing. Cousa (pale Lebanese) is the pick for Middle Eastern stuffed dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is a cup of zucchini?
A cup of zucchini is about 0.13 kg of zucchini. The density of chopped zucchini 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 zucchini converter
How many cups of zucchini is 0.13 kg?
0.13 kg of zucchini is about 1 cup. 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 zucchini variety should I use?
For everyday cooking, sautéing, and baking, Black Beauty is the default: dark green, tender, widely stocked. No Black Beauty? Costata Romanesco has firmer, nuttier flesh that holds up grilled or shaved raw. Golden zucchini adds colour to salads and roasts, while round varieties like Eight Ball are built for stuffing. Cousa (pale Lebanese) is the pick for Middle Eastern stuffed dishes.

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