How much does a medium apple weigh in pounds?

A medium apple weighs about 0.4 lb (6.42 oz, 182 g). A small one is about 0.33 lb and a large one about 0.49 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the apples you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole apples at each size.

Convert Apple from Pounds to Whole Apples

Apple converter

Use the tool below to convert apple from Pounds to Whole Apples.

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 many apples are in a pound?

About 2 medium apples make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium apple weighs 182 g. With small apples that rises to roughly 3, and with large apples it drops to about 2. Set the size selector to match the apples you have, then read the exact count above.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole apples.

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2.49 apples

Common Apple conversions

Quick reference for apple at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.

Pounds	apples
0.5 lb	1.25 apples
1 lb	2.49 apples
1.5 lb	3.74 apples
2 lb	4.98 apples
3 lb	7.48 apples

Apple conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole apples (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

lb	apples	cups	cups (US)	g	oz
0.5 lb	1.25 apples	1.72 cups	1.79 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz
1 lb	2.49 apples	3.44 cups	3.57 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz
2 lb	4.98 apples	6.87 cups	7.14 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz
3 lb	7.48 apples	10.31 cups	10.71 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz
5 lb	12.46 apples	17.18 cups	17.86 cups (US)	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. 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

How much does a medium apple weigh in pounds?: A medium apple weighs about 0.4 lb (6.42 oz, 182 g). A small one is about 0.33 lb and a large one about 0.49 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the apples you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole apples at each size. Open apple converter
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 many apples are in a pound?: About 2 medium apples make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium apple weighs 182 g. Smaller apples push that to roughly 3, and large ones drop it to about 2. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-apple count for the size you have.

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