Corn converter: whole ears of corn, cups, grams
Corn converter
A recipe calls for 1 cup of corn kernels but you have whole ears to shuck. A medium ear yields around 280 g of cut kernels (about 1.8 cups), so the count shifts with ear size. This converter moves between whole ears of corn, chopped cups, grams, ounces, and pounds.
A small ear weighs about 200 g and a large one around 360 g, so six ears in a chowder or salsa can mean a swing of nearly 1 kg. Getting the size right keeps corn-heavy dishes on target.
Using frozen or tinned kernels instead of fresh? The corn kernels converter handles cup and gram weights straight from the bag or can. See our Corn Kernels converter.
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.
Result
1.82 cupsCommon Corn conversions
Quick reference for corn at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| Whole items | Cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 1 ear of corn | 1.82 cups |
| 2 ears of corn | 3.64 cups |
| 3 ears of corn | 5.45 cups |
| 4 ears of corn | 7.27 cups |
| 5 ears of corn | 9.09 cups |
| 6 ears of corn | 10.91 cups |
Corn conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole ears of corn (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| ears of corn | cups | cups (US) | g | oz | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ear of corn | 1.82 cups | 1.89 cups (US) | 280 g | 9.88 oz | 0.62 lb |
| 2 ears of corn | 3.64 cups | 3.78 cups (US) | 560 g | 19.75 oz | 1.23 lb |
| 3 ears of corn | 5.45 cups | 5.68 cups (US) | 840 g | 29.63 oz | 1.85 lb |
| 4 ears of corn | 7.27 cups | 7.57 cups (US) | 1120 g | 39.51 oz | 2.47 lb |
| 5 ears of corn | 9.09 cups | 9.46 cups (US) | 1400 g | 49.38 oz | 3.09 lb |
Corn 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 corn varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Yellow Sweet | Everyday grilling, boiling, and corn salads: firm kernels and a classic sweet flavour that holds up well to heat. |
| White Sweet | Raw salads and lighter side dishes: sweeter and more tender than yellow, with a delicate flavour. |
| Bi-Color | An all-round option for any cooking method: a mix of yellow and white kernels in one cob. |
| Baby Corn | Stir-fries, noodle dishes, and Asian-style cooking: eaten whole, cob included, with a mild crunch. |
Which should I pick?
For everyday grilling, boiling, and summer salads, Yellow Sweet is the standard choice: widely available, reliably sweet, and sturdy enough for the BBQ. White Sweet delivers a sweeter, more tender bite and suits raw eating and lighter salads. Bi-Color (Sugar and Butter) is the all-purpose pick when you want both in one cob. Baby Corn suits stir-fries and Asian dishes where the whole small cob goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many cups is one medium ear of corn?
- One medium ear of corn (about 280 g) gives roughly 1.82 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 200 g) yields about 1.3 cups and a large one (around 360 g) about 2.34 cups, so set the size selector to match the ears of corn you actually have before you trust the figure. Open corn converter
- How many ears of corn make one cup chopped?
- You need about 0.55 medium ears of corn for one cup of chopped corn. With small ears of corn that rises to roughly 0.77, and with large ears of corn it drops to about 0.43. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole ears of corn to chop.
- How much does a medium ear of corn weigh?
- A medium ear of corn weighs about 280 g, small is around 200 g and large around 360 g.
- Which corn variety should I use?
- For everyday grilling, boiling, and summer salads, Yellow Sweet is the standard choice: widely available, reliably sweet, and sturdy enough for the BBQ. White Sweet delivers a sweeter, more tender bite and suits raw eating and lighter salads. Bi-Color (Sugar and Butter) is the all-purpose pick when you want both in one cob. Baby Corn suits stir-fries and Asian dishes where the whole small cob goes in.
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