How much does a medium apricot weigh in pounds?

A medium apricot weighs about 0.09 lb (1.41 oz, 40 g). A small one is about 0.07 lb and a large one about 0.12 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the apricots you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole apricots at each size.

Convert Apricot from Pounds to Whole Apricots

Apricot converter

Use the tool below to convert apricot from Pounds to Whole Apricots.

A small apricot is just over half the weight of a large one, so “six apricots” in a galette can swing the fruit volume noticeably. Setting the size below keeps tarts, jams, and compotes on target.

How many apricots are in a pound?

About 11 medium apricots make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium apricot weighs 40 g. With small apricots that rises to roughly 15, and with large apricots it drops to about 8. Set the size selector to match the apricots you have, then read the exact count above.

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11.34 apricots

Common Apricot conversions

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

Pounds	apricots
0.5 lb	5.67 apricots
1 lb	11.34 apricots
1.5 lb	17.01 apricots
2 lb	22.68 apricots
3 lb	34.02 apricots

Apricot conversion chart

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

lb	apricots	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
0.5 lb	5.67 apricots	1.32 cups	1.37 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz	0.23 kg
1 lb	11.34 apricots	2.64 cups	2.75 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz	0.45 kg
2 lb	22.68 apricots	5.27 cups	5.5 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz	0.91 kg
3 lb	34.02 apricots	7.91 cups	8.25 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz	1.36 kg
5 lb	56.7 apricots	13.19 cups	13.75 cups (US)	2267.96 g	80 oz	2.27 kg

Apricot 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 apricot varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Moorpark	Everyday eating and cooking: large, juicy, and balanced sweet-tart; the widely available dual-purpose apricot.
Blenheim	Jam, drying, and baking where flavour matters: heirloom California variety with intense sweet-tart flesh and a short summer window.
Patterson	Standard supermarket cooking: firm and mild commercial variety that ships well; fine for tarts and crumbles when ripe.
Tilton	Canning, poaching, and preserves: firm and slightly tart with flesh that holds its shape under heat.
Goldcot	Backyard growing and home preserves: hardy variety with golden flesh and reliable cold tolerance.

Which should I pick?

For everyday baking and fresh eating, a Moorpark is the widely available all-rounder: large, juicy, and balanced sweet-tart. For jam and drying where flavour matters most, a Blenheim is the gold standard, though its window is short and mostly North American. If you only find unnamed supermarket apricots they are usually Patterson or similar, fine for cooking but milder. For canning and poaching where shape matters, a Tilton holds up best.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a medium apricot weigh in pounds?: A medium apricot weighs about 0.09 lb (1.41 oz, 40 g). A small one is about 0.07 lb and a large one about 0.12 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the apricots you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole apricots at each size. Open apricot converter
Which apricot variety should I use?: For everyday baking and fresh eating, a Moorpark is the widely available all-rounder: large, juicy, and balanced sweet-tart. For jam and drying where flavour matters most, a Blenheim is the gold standard, though its window is short and mostly North American. If you only find unnamed supermarket apricots they are usually Patterson or similar, fine for cooking but milder. For canning and poaching where shape matters, a Tilton holds up best.
How many apricots are in a pound?: About 11 medium apricots make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium apricot weighs 40 g. Smaller apricots push that to roughly 15, and large ones drop it to about 8. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-apricot count for the size you have.

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