Convert Carrot from Grams to US cups (chopped)

Carrot converter

Use the tool below to convert carrot from Grams to US cups (chopped).

A large carrot weighs over 40% more than a small one, so 'three carrots' in a soup can swing the result. Pick the right size below to keep stews and bakes on target.

How many US cups is 200g of carrot?

200 g of carrot is about 1.56 US cups when chopped. The density is fixed, so 100 g is about 0.78 US cups and 400 g about 3.13 US cups. This holds at any size, since it measures chopped flesh by volume. Use the converter above for any gram amount.

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

Size applies to whole carrots (small / medium / large).

Result

0.01 cups (US)

Common Carrot conversions

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

GramsUS cups (chopped)
50 g0.39 cups (US)
100 g0.78 cups (US)
250 g1.95 cups (US)
500 g3.91 cups (US)
750 g5.86 cups (US)
1000 g7.81 cups (US)

Carrot conversion chart

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

gcups (US)carrotscupsozlbkg
100 g0.78 cups (US)1.64 carrots0.75 cups3.53 oz0.22 lb0.1 kg
250 g1.95 cups (US)4.1 carrots1.88 cups8.82 oz0.55 lb0.25 kg
500 g3.91 cups (US)8.2 carrots3.76 cups17.64 oz1.1 lb0.5 kg
750 g5.86 cups (US)12.3 carrots5.64 cups26.46 oz1.65 lb0.75 kg
1000 g7.81 cups (US)16.39 carrots7.52 cups35.27 oz2.2 lb1 kg

Carrot 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 carrot varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
NantesSnacking and juicing: sweet, tender, cylindrical with a blunt tip.
ImperatorAll-purpose: the long tapered supermarket bagged carrot.
DanversRoasting and storage: conical and sturdy, holds shape when cooked.
ChantenayStews and boiling: short and stout, stays firm and sweet when simmered.
Rainbow / HeirloomRaw salads and plating: purple, yellow, and white for colour.

Which should I pick?

For snacking and everyday cooking, Nantes is the sweetest and most tender, often sold as bunched carrots. No Nantes? Imperator, the standard bagged supermarket carrot, works in any recipe. For roasting and stews where you want carrots that hold their shape, Chantenay or Danvers stay firm.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 200 grams of carrots?
200 grams of carrots is about 1.56 US cups of carrot. The density of chopped carrot is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the grams and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the carrot converter
How many grams of carrots is 1.56 US cups?
1.56 US cups of carrots is about 199.68 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups 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 carrot variety should I use?
For snacking and everyday cooking, Nantes is the sweetest and most tender, often sold as bunched carrots. No Nantes? Imperator, the standard bagged supermarket carrot, works in any recipe. For roasting and stews where you want carrots that hold their shape, Chantenay or Danvers stay firm.

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