Convert Carrot from Whole Carrots to Grams
Carrot converter
Use the tool below to convert carrot from Whole Carrots to Grams.
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.
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.
Result
61 gCommon Carrot conversions
Quick reference for carrot at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| Whole items | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 carrot | 61 g |
| 2 carrots | 122 g |
| 3 carrots | 183 g |
| 4 carrots | 244 g |
| 5 carrots | 305 g |
| 6 carrots | 366 g |
Carrot conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole carrots (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| carrots | g | cups | cups (US) | oz | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 carrot | 61 g | 0.46 cups | 0.48 cups (US) | 2.15 oz | 0.13 lb |
| 2 carrots | 122 g | 0.92 cups | 0.95 cups (US) | 4.3 oz | 0.27 lb |
| 3 carrots | 183 g | 1.38 cups | 1.43 cups (US) | 6.46 oz | 0.4 lb |
| 4 carrots | 244 g | 1.83 cups | 1.91 cups (US) | 8.61 oz | 0.54 lb |
| 5 carrots | 305 g | 2.29 cups | 2.38 cups (US) | 10.76 oz | 0.67 lb |
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.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Nantes | Snacking and juicing: sweet, tender, cylindrical with a blunt tip. |
| Imperator | All-purpose: the long tapered supermarket bagged carrot. |
| Danvers | Roasting and storage: conical and sturdy, holds shape when cooked. |
| Chantenay | Stews and boiling: short and stout, stays firm and sweet when simmered. |
| Rainbow / Heirloom | Raw 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 cups is one medium carrot?
- One medium carrot (about 61 g) gives roughly 0.46 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 50 g) yields about 0.38 cups and a large one (around 72 g) about 0.54 cups, so set the size selector to match the carrots you actually have before you trust the figure. Open carrot converter
- How many carrots make one cup chopped?
- You need about 2.18 medium carrots for one cup of chopped carrot. With small carrots that rises to roughly 2.66, and with large carrots it drops to about 1.85. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole carrots to chop.
- How much does a medium carrot weigh?
- A medium carrot weighs about 61 g, small is around 50 g and large around 72 g.
- 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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