How Many Olives Are There in a Kilogram?

One of the questions we are asked more than almost any other is wonderfully simple:

How many olives are there in a kilogram?

The answer depends entirely on the size of the olive itself.

Some olives are large, fleshy and buttery. Others are small, firm and intensely savoury. In the olive trade, olives are graded by the number of fruits per kilogram — the larger the olive, the fewer olives per kg; the smaller the olive, the more densely packed the kilo becomes.

Most of the olives we use at Olives Et Al fall somewhere between Extra Jumbo and Large, averaging around 200 olives per kilogram.

If you run a deli, farm shop, bar, restaurant or food hall, understanding olive sizes, portion yields and display quantities can make ordering and merchandising much easier — so here is our practical guide to olive quantities, portions and pack sizes.

Olive Sizes Explained: How Many Olives Per Kilogram?

Olives are officially classified according to the number of olives per kilogram.

The bold classifications are the olive sizes we use most frequently across our range.

How Many Olives Are in a 2.5kg Bag in Box?

Using the average of around 200 olives per kilogram, our 2.5kg Bag in Box contains approximately 500 olives.

This may vary slightly depending on harvest conditions and the olive varieties in use, but generally you can expect somewhere between 450 and 550 olives per box.

For deli counters, bars and restaurants, this makes a 2.5kg olive pack ideal for:

• sharing platters
• tapas service
• mezze boards
• grazing tables
• deli displays
• cocktail service

How Many Calories Are in an Olive?

Most olives contain between 8 and 12 calories each, depending on size and how much oil they carry.

For comparison, a plain digestive biscuit contains around 70 calories, meaning you could happily eat 7–8 olives for roughly the same calorific value — while getting considerably more flavour and nutritional goodness in the process.

How Many Olives Fit in a 3 Litre Kilner Display Jar?

Our branded 3 litre Kilner display jars hold just over 2kg of olives.

A single 2.5kg Bag in Box will comfortably fill the jar, with a little left over for tasters, antipasti boards or top-ups during service.

Kilner Jar Dimensions

• Height: 28cm
• Width: 15cm

Matching serving scoops are also available.

How Many Olives Fit in Your Large Display Bowls?

Our large branded ceramic display bowls are handmade for us in La Rambla, Spain by Javier Marin.

Each bowl is specifically designed to hold exactly one full 2.5kg Bag in Box of olives, making them ideal for:

• deli counters
• market displays
• food halls
• farm shops
• tapas bars

Large Display Bowl Dimensions

• Diameter: 27cm

And yes — they look considerably better filled with olives than prawns in Marie Rose sauce.

How Many Stuffed Peppers Are in an Tray?

Our Pepperabica peppers stuffed with feta contain approximately 50–55 peppers per unit.

Allowing 2–3 peppers per tapas portion gives around 16–18 servings per pack.

How Many Ramekin Portions Are in a 2.5kg Olive Box?

Our branded ceramic ramekins hold approximately 170ml, or around two generous scoops of olives.

There are 8 ramekins per box.

From a single 2.5kg Bag in Box, you can expect approximately 60–65 ramekin portions.

Depending on venue location and menu pricing, those portions often retail between £5 and £6 each, delivering excellent margins for deli counters, bars and hospitality venues.

Olive Trade FAQs

What is the average number of olives in a kilogram?

Around 200 olives per kilogram is typical for Jumbo and Extra Large olives.

What olive sizes do Olives Et Al use most?

Mostly Extra Jumbo, Jumbo, Extra Large and Large olives.

How many olives are in 2.5kg?

Approximately 500 olives, depending on variety and grading.

What is the best olive display container for deli counters?

Our 3 litre Kilner jars and large ceramic display bowls are designed specifically for deli and hospitality use.

How many portions are in a 2.5kg olive box?

Typically 60–65 ramekin portions or 16–18 mezze-style sharing portions.