Apple converter: whole apples, cups, grams
Recipes call for apples by the cup, by weight, or as “2 medium apples”, rarely in the same unit you have on the counter. Convert between whole apples and chopped cups, grams, or ounces so you know exactly how many to peel.
Apple size varies a lot: a small apple is barely two-thirds the weight of a large one, so “3 apples” in a recipe can mean anything from 450 g to 670 g. Picking the right size below keeps your pie or sauce from coming out dry or soupy.
How much does an apple weigh?
Weight runs from about 149 g (5.26 oz) for a small apple up to 223 g (7.87 oz) for a large one, with a medium, or average, one at 182 g (6.42 oz).
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Apple converter tool
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole apples.
Result
1.38 cupsApple Calculators & Kitchen Tools
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Common Apple conversions
Quick reference for apple at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| apples | Cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 1 apple | 1.38 cups |
| 2 apples | 2.76 cups |
| 3 apples | 4.14 cups |
| 4 apples | 5.52 cups |
| 5 apples | 6.89 cups |
| 6 apples | 8.27 cups |
Apple conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole apples (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| apples | cups | cups (US) | g | oz | lb | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 apple | 1.38 cups | 1.43 cups (US) | 182 g | 6.42 oz | 0.4 lb | 0.18 kg |
| 2 apples | 2.76 cups | 2.87 cups (US) | 364 g | 12.84 oz | 0.8 lb | 0.36 kg |
| 3 apples | 4.14 cups | 4.3 cups (US) | 546 g | 19.26 oz | 1.2 lb | 0.55 kg |
| 4 apples | 5.52 cups | 5.73 cups (US) | 728 g | 25.68 oz | 1.6 lb | 0.73 kg |
| 5 apples | 6.89 cups | 7.17 cups (US) | 910 g | 32.1 oz | 2.01 lb | 0.91 kg |
Apple 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 apple varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Granny Smith | Pies, crumbles, baking: tart and holds its shape. |
| Bramley | Apple sauce and purees: a UK cooking apple that breaks down to a fluffy puree. |
| Pink Lady | All-rounder: sweet-tart, good raw and stays firm baked. |
| Honeycrisp | Raw snacking and salads: very crisp and sweet; softens if baked long. |
| Gala / Fuji | Snacking and juicing: sweet and mild; turns soft in the oven. |
Which should I pick?
For pies and crumbles, Granny Smith or Bramley hold their shape and balance the sugar with tartness. No Bramley? Braeburn or Pink Lady bake well too. For raw snacking or salads, reach for Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Gala. Pink Lady straddles both jobs, so it is the safe single buy when you want one apple for baking and the lunchbox alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the size of a medium apple?
- A medium apple weighs about 182 g, which works out to roughly 1.38 cups (1.43 US cups) of chopped flesh. Apples come in a range of sizes depending on the season, variety and where they were grown, so weight and cup figures shift accordingly. Use the size selector above to match what you actually have, then read the exact conversion for any amount.
- How much does an average apple weigh?
- An average apple is the same as a medium one: about 182 g. A small apple is lighter at around 149 g and a large one heavier at about 223 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts apples by the piece rather than by weight.
- How much does a large apple weigh?
- A large apple weighs about 223 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 182 g or a small one at 149 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger apples you actually have on the counter.
- Which apple variety should I use?
- For pies and crumbles, Granny Smith or Bramley hold their shape and balance the sugar with tartness. No Bramley? Braeburn or Pink Lady bake well too. For raw snacking or salads, reach for Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Gala. Pink Lady straddles both jobs, so it is the safe single buy when you want one apple for baking and the lunchbox alike.
- How much juice is in an apple?
- An apple yields approximately 55% of its weight in juice. That means a medium apple (182 g) yields about 100 ml, a small one (149 g) about 82 ml and a large one (223 g) about 123 ml. See the juice yield calculator if you are adding apple to your juice blend. Open the juice yield calculator
- How do I convert grams to ounces for any ingredient?
- Converting grams to ounces is pure weight maths that applies to any food, not just apples, so 200 grams is always 7.05 ounces. For other amounts, the weight converter at the link below handles grams, ounces, pounds, kilograms and stone in both directions. Grams to ounces converter
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Pear
Pear (145 g/cup) is slightly heavier than apple (132 g/cup). Works in pies, crumbles, and green juices. Pear softens faster and is less tart, so expect a sweeter, softer result. Reduce sugar slightly and watch bake time in recipes where the apple's structure matters. See our Pear converter.
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