How many grams is 1 cup of pumpkin puree?

1 cup of pumpkin puree is 250 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 125 grams and 2 cups is 500 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.

How many cups of pumpkin puree is 250 grams?

250 grams of pumpkin puree is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

Convert Pumpkin Puree from Cup

How much is 1 cup of pumpkin puree?

1 cup of pumpkin puree (pumpkin pulp) is 250 grams, about 8.82 ounces. 0.5 cups of pumpkin puree is 125 grams and 2 cups is 500 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Pumpkin puree is roasted or steamed pumpkin blended into a smooth, dense paste. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 250 grams or 8.82 ounces. It's the base for pumpkin pie, spiced loaves, and muffins, and works as a vegan egg replacement (1/4 cup per egg) in autumn bakes where its earthy flavour fits.

Tinned pumpkin lists weight in grams or ounces, while recipes typically call for cups. Converting between them stops you guessing how much of a 425 g tin to use when a recipe asks for half a cup.

Also known as

pumpkin pulp

Applesauce is the lighter, fruitier alternative to pumpkin puree. Both share a 250 g per cup density, so swap 1:1 by volume. Use applesauce when you want a neutral flavour, pumpkin when an earthy, autumnal taste fits. See our Applesauce converter.

Mashed banana is sweeter and softer than pumpkin puree, and a bit lighter (230 g vs 250 g per cup). Both replace eggs or fat in moist bakes; pick banana when you want sweetness, pumpkin when you want a savoury or spiced result. See our Mashed Banana converter.

Starting from a whole pumpkin instead of a tin? The pumpkin converter works out how many to buy across small, medium, and large fruit before you roast and blend. See our Pumpkin converter.

Out of pumpkin puree? See pumpkin puree substitutes →

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

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Common Pumpkin Puree Conversions

Here are the most common pumpkin puree conversions from cups to grams.

Cups	Grams
0.25 cups	62.5 g
0.5 cups	125 g
0.75 cups	187.5 g
1 cup	250 g
1.25 cups	312.5 g
1.5 cups	375 g
2 cups	500 g
2.5 cups	625 g
3 cups	750 g

Pumpkin Puree Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting pumpkin puree from Cup to other measurements.

cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp
0.25 cup	62.5 g	2.21 oz	0.26 cup (US)	4.17 tbsp	12.5 tsp
0.5 cup	125 g	4.41 oz	0.52 cup (US)	8.33 tbsp	25 tsp
1 cup	250 g	8.82 oz	1.04 cup (US)	16.67 tbsp	50 tsp
2 cup	500 g	17.64 oz	2.08 cup (US)	33.33 tbsp	100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of pumpkin puree?: 1 cup of pumpkin puree is 250 grams, or 8.82 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of pumpkin puree is 125 grams and 2 cups is 500 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the pumpkin puree converter
How many grams is 1 cup of pumpkin puree?: 1 cup of pumpkin puree is 250 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 125 grams and 2 cups is 500 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.
How many cups of pumpkin puree is 250 grams?: 250 grams of pumpkin puree is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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