How many US cups of cantaloupes is 0.34 pounds?

0.34 pounds of cantaloupes is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and pounds without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.

Convert Cantaloupe from US cups (chopped) to Pounds

Use the tool below to convert cantaloupe from US cups (chopped) to Pounds.

A small cantaloupe is close to half the weight of a large one, so 'one melon' for a salad or smoothie can shift the yield a lot. Pick the right size below to keep platters, sorbets, and fruit bowls on target.

How many pounds is a US cup of cantaloupes?

A US cup of cantaloupes is about 0.34 pounds. Half that is about 0.17 pounds and double about 0.68 pounds, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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Common Cantaloupe conversions

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

US cups (chopped)	Pounds
0.25 cups (US)	0.08 lb
0.5 cups (US)	0.17 lb
0.75 cups (US)	0.25 lb
1 cup (US)	0.34 lb
1.5 cups (US)	0.51 lb
2 cups (US)	0.68 lb
3 cups (US)	1.02 lb

For the reverse conversion, see what a pound of cantaloupes is in US cups.

Cantaloupe conversion chart

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

cups (US)	lb	cantaloupes	cups	g	oz	kg
0.25 cups (US)	0.08 lb	0.04 cantaloupes	0.24 cups	38.5 g	1.36 oz	0.04 kg
0.5 cups (US)	0.17 lb	0.07 cantaloupes	0.48 cups	77 g	2.72 oz	0.08 kg
1 cup (US)	0.34 lb	0.14 cantaloupes	0.96 cups	154 g	5.43 oz	0.15 kg
1.5 cups (US)	0.51 lb	0.21 cantaloupes	1.44 cups	231 g	8.15 oz	0.23 kg
2 cups (US)	0.68 lb	0.28 cantaloupes	1.93 cups	308 g	10.86 oz	0.31 kg

Cantaloupe 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 cantaloupe varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Western (Rockmelon)	Everyday platters, salads, and smoothies: netted skin and orange flesh, juicy and aromatic; the standard US and Australian cantaloupe.
Charentais	Fresh eating and desserts: small French melon, deep orange flesh with an intense perfume.
Galia	Salads and fruit bowls: green-gold flesh, sweet and mild with a soft texture.

Which should I pick?

For fruit platters, salads, and smoothies, the netted Western cantaloupe (sold as rockmelon in Australia) is the everyday pick: orange flesh, juicy and aromatic. No Western melon? Charentais is a smaller French type with intense perfume and deep orange flesh, and Galia has green-gold flesh with a sweeter, milder taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pounds is a US cup of cantaloupes?: A US cup of cantaloupes is about 0.34 pounds of cantaloupe. The density of chopped cantaloupe is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the pounds. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the cantaloupe converter
How many US cups of cantaloupes is 0.34 pounds?: 0.34 pounds of cantaloupes is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and pounds without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
Which cantaloupe variety should I use?: For fruit platters, salads, and smoothies, the netted Western cantaloupe (sold as rockmelon in Australia) is the everyday pick: orange flesh, juicy and aromatic. No Western melon? Charentais is a smaller French type with intense perfume and deep orange flesh, and Galia has green-gold flesh with a sweeter, milder taste.

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