Convert Zucchini from Whole Zucchini to Kilograms

Zucchini converter

Use the tool below to convert zucchini from Whole Zucchini 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 one medium zucchini?

One medium zucchini is about 0.2 kg. A small zucchini is about 0.12 kg and a large one about 0.32 kg, so set the size selector to match what you have. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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0.2 kg

Common Zucchini conversions

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

zucchini	Kilograms
1 zucchini	0.2 kg
2 zucchini	0.39 kg
3 zucchini	0.59 kg
4 zucchini	0.78 kg
5 zucchini	0.98 kg
6 zucchini	1.18 kg

Zucchini conversion chart

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

zucchini	kg	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
1 zucchini	0.2 kg	1.51 cups	1.57 cups (US)	196 g	6.91 oz	0.43 lb
2 zucchini	0.39 kg	3.02 cups	3.14 cups (US)	392 g	13.83 oz	0.86 lb
3 zucchini	0.59 kg	4.52 cups	4.7 cups (US)	588 g	20.74 oz	1.3 lb
4 zucchini	0.78 kg	6.03 cups	6.27 cups (US)	784 g	27.65 oz	1.73 lb
5 zucchini	0.98 kg	7.54 cups	7.84 cups (US)	980 g	34.57 oz	2.16 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.

Variety	Best for
Black Beauty	Everyday cooking, sautéing, and baking: tender dark-green flesh, the standard supermarket zucchini.
Costata Romanesco	Grilling and raw: ribbed Italian heirloom, firmer and nuttier, holds its shape.
Golden	Salads 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 one medium zucchini?: One medium zucchini is about 0.2 kg, a small one about 0.12 kg and a large one about 0.32 kg. Zucchini vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts zucchini can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above. Open the zucchini converter
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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