Convert Apple from Whole Apples to Cups (chopped)
Convert whole apples to cups below. One medium apple is about 1.38 cups, and 2 apples make roughly 2.76 cups.
How many cups is an apple?
One medium apple gives about 1.38 cups of apple when chopped, so 2 apples come to roughly 2.76 cups. A small apple is about 1.13 cups and a large one about 1.69 cups, so set the size selector to match what you have.
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Apple converter tool
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole apples.
Result
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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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many cups is one medium apple?
- One medium apple (about 182 g) gives roughly 1.38 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 149 g) yields about 1.13 cups and a large one (around 223 g) about 1.69 cups, so set the size selector to match the apples you actually have before you trust the figure. Open apple converter
- How many cups is 2 apples?
- 2 apples are about 2.76 cups. The ratio is fixed, so one medium apple is 1.38 cups and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Scaling a recipe up or down keeps the same proportion, so work from whichever amount your recipe lists. Use the converter above for any other quantity of apple.
- How many cups is 3 apples?
- 3 apples are about 4.14 cups. The ratio is fixed, so one medium apple is 1.38 cups and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Scaling a recipe up or down keeps the same proportion, so work from whichever amount your recipe lists. Use the converter above for any other quantity of apple.
- What is the difference between a metric and US cup?
- A metric cup holds 250 ml while a US cup holds 240 ml, so a US cup is 4% smaller. For chopped apple that gap is small but real, and it adds up across several cups. The guide linked below explains when the difference matters and how to switch between the two so a recipe lands right whichever cup you own. metric v US cup
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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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Stewing your own applesauce? The applesauce converter swaps cups of cooked puree into grams, ounces, or tablespoons (one metric cup = 250 g) so you can match a recipe by volume or weight. See our Applesauce converter.
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