Fig converter: whole figs, cups, grams

A recipe says '1 cup chopped figs' or '6 fresh figs' but figs run from small to large. A medium fig is about 50 g, so the count shifts as size changes. This converter moves between whole figs, chopped cups, grams, and ounces.

A small fig is 40 g and a large one 64 g, so 'six figs' can range from 240 g to nearly 400 g of fruit. Pick the right size below to keep tarts, jams, and salads on target.

How much does a fig weigh?

A medium, or average, fig weighs about 50 g, with a small one around 40 g and a large one around 64 g.

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Common Fig conversions

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

Fig conversion chart

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

Fig 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 fig varieties compare.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size of a medium fig?

A medium fig weighs about 50 g, which works out to roughly 0.32 cups (0.34 US cups) of chopped flesh. Figs come in a range of sizes depending on the season, variety and where they were grown, so weight and cup figures shift accordingly. Use the size selector above to match what you actually have, then read the exact conversion for any amount.

How much does a medium fig weigh?

A medium fig weighs about 50 g, with a small one around 40 g and a large one near 64 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts figs 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 fig weigh?

An average fig is the same as a medium one: about 50 g. A small fig is lighter at around 40 g and a large one heavier at about 64 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts figs by the piece rather than by weight.

Which fig variety should I use?

For fresh eating and tarts, Black Mission is the widely stocked all-rounder: deep purple skin and sweet, jammy flesh. Brown Turkey is milder and good for baking and preserves. Reach for Kadota, a green-skinned fig that holds its shape when cooked, for canning and poaching; Calimyrna is large, golden, and nutty, the best pick for drying and cheese boards.

How much does a large fig weigh?

A large fig weighs about 64 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 50 g or a small one at 40 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger figs you actually have on the counter.

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