Convert Cantaloupe from Pounds to Whole Cantaloupes
Use the tool below to convert cantaloupe from Pounds to Whole Cantaloupes.
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 cantaloupes are in a pound?
A pound is only about 0.41 of a medium cantaloupe, since a pound is 454 g and a medium cantaloupe weighs 1100 g. These are big cantaloupes, so most recipes weigh a wedge rather than count whole ones. Set the size selector and read the exact fraction or weight above.
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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.
| Pounds | cantaloupes |
|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 0.21 cantaloupes |
| 1 lb | 0.41 cantaloupes |
| 1.5 lb | 0.62 cantaloupes |
| 2 lb | 0.82 cantaloupes |
| 3 lb | 1.24 cantaloupes |
For the reverse conversion, see what one medium cantaloupe is in pounds.
Cantaloupe conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole cantaloupes (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| lb | cantaloupes | cups | cups (US) | g | oz | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 0.21 cantaloupes | 1.42 cups | 1.47 cups (US) | 226.8 g | 8 oz | 0.23 kg |
| 1 lb | 0.41 cantaloupes | 2.83 cups | 2.95 cups (US) | 453.59 g | 16 oz | 0.45 kg |
| 2 lb | 0.82 cantaloupes | 5.67 cups | 5.89 cups (US) | 907.18 g | 32 oz | 0.91 kg |
| 3 lb | 1.24 cantaloupes | 8.5 cups | 8.84 cups (US) | 1360.78 g | 48 oz | 1.36 kg |
| 5 lb | 2.06 cantaloupes | 14.17 cups | 14.73 cups (US) | 2267.96 g | 80 oz | 2.27 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 cups is one medium cantaloupe?
- One medium cantaloupe (about 1100 g) gives roughly 6.88 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 800 g) yields about 5 cups and a large one (around 1500 g) about 9.38 cups, so set the size selector to match the cantaloupes you actually have before you trust the figure. Open cantaloupe converter
- How much does a medium cantaloupe weigh?
- A medium cantaloupe weighs about 1100 g, with a small one around 800 g and a large one near 1500 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts cantaloupes by the piece, so set the size selector to match what you actually have before trusting a cup or gram figure.
- How much does an average cantaloupe weigh?
- An average cantaloupe is the same as a medium one: about 1100 g. A small cantaloupe is lighter at around 800 g and a large one heavier at about 1500 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts cantaloupes by the piece rather than by weight.
- 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.
- How much does a large cantaloupe weigh?
- A large cantaloupe weighs about 1500 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 1100 g or a small one at 800 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger cantaloupes you actually have on the counter.
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