Convert Corn from Pounds to Whole Ears of corn

Corn converter

Use the tool below to convert corn from Pounds to Whole Ears of corn.

A small ear gives about 75 g of kernels and a large one around 135 g, so six ears in a chowder or salsa can swing the corn by a few hundred grams. Getting the size right keeps corn-heavy dishes on target.

How many ears of corn are in a pound?

About 4 medium ears of corn make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium ear of corn weighs 105 g. With small ears of corn that rises to roughly 6, and with large ears of corn it drops to about 3. Set the size selector to match the ears of corn you have, then read the exact count above.

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.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole ears of corn.

Size applies to whole ears of corn (small / medium / large).

Result

4.32 ears of corn

Common Corn conversions

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

Poundsears of corn
0.5 lb2.16 ears of corn
1 lb4.32 ears of corn
1.5 lb6.48 ears of corn
2 lb8.64 ears of corn
3 lb12.96 ears of corn

For the reverse conversion, see what one medium ear of corn is in pounds.

Corn conversion chart

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

lbears of corncupscups (US)gozkg
0.5 lb2.16 ears of corn1.47 cups1.53 cups (US)226.8 g8 oz0.23 kg
1 lb4.32 ears of corn2.95 cups3.06 cups (US)453.59 g16 oz0.45 kg
2 lb8.64 ears of corn5.89 cups6.13 cups (US)907.18 g32 oz0.91 kg
3 lb12.96 ears of corn8.84 cups9.19 cups (US)1360.78 g48 oz1.36 kg
5 lb21.6 ears of corn14.73 cups15.32 cups (US)2267.96 g80 oz2.27 kg

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.

VarietyBest for
Yellow SweetEveryday grilling, boiling, and corn salads: firm kernels and a classic sweet flavour that holds up well to heat.
White SweetRaw salads and lighter side dishes: sweeter and more tender than yellow, with a delicate flavour.
Bi-ColorAn all-round option for any cooking method: a mix of yellow and white kernels in one cob.
Baby CornStir-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

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.
How many ears of corn are in a pound?
A pound of medium, or average, ears of corn is about 4 ears of corn, since a pound is 454 g and a medium ear of corn weighs 105 g. Smaller ears of corn push that to roughly 6, and large ones drop it to about 3. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-ear of corn count for the size you have.
How many medium ears of corn are in a pound?
About 4 medium ears of corn make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium ear of corn weighs 105 g. Use the size selector above to switch to small or large ears of corn for the count that matches what you actually have, or enter any weight above for the exact figure.
How many average ears of corn are in a pound?
An average ear of corn is the same as a medium one, so about 4 ears of corn make up a pound. Smaller ears of corn push that count to roughly 6 and larger ones drop it to about 3, since size changes how many whole pieces fit in the same 454 g. Enter any weight above for the exact count.

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