Convert Apple from Pounds to US cups (chopped)
Apple converter
Use the tool below to convert apple from Pounds to US cups (chopped).
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.
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.
Result
3.63 cups (US)Common Apple conversions
Quick reference for apple at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| Pounds | US cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 1.81 cups (US) |
| 1 lb | 3.63 cups (US) |
| 1.5 lb | 5.44 cups (US) |
| 2 lb | 7.26 cups (US) |
| 3 lb | 10.89 cups (US) |
Apple conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole apples (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| lb | cups (US) | apples | cups | g | oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 1.81 cups (US) | 1.25 apples | 1.72 cups | 226.8 g | 8 oz |
| 1 lb | 3.63 cups (US) | 2.49 apples | 3.44 cups | 453.59 g | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 7.26 cups (US) | 4.98 apples | 6.87 cups | 907.18 g | 32 oz |
| 3 lb | 10.89 cups (US) | 7.48 apples | 10.31 cups | 1360.78 g | 48 oz |
| 5 lb | 18.14 cups (US) | 12.46 apples | 17.18 cups | 2267.96 g | 80 oz |
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.
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 apples make one cup chopped?
- You need about 0.73 medium apples for one cup of chopped apple. With small apples that rises to roughly 0.89, and with large apples it drops to about 0.59. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole apples to chop.
- How much does a medium apple weigh?
- A medium apple weighs about 182 g, small is around 149 g and large around 223 g.
- 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.
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