Convert Fig from US cups (chopped)

Use the tool below to convert fig from US cups (chopped) to the measurement that you need.

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 is a US cup of figs?

A US cup of figs is 149 grams, about 2.98 medium figs. 0.5 US cups of figs is 74.5 grams and 2 US cups of figs is 298 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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Fig converter tool

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

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

Result

0.96 cups

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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.

US cups (chopped)figs
0.25 cups (US)0.75 figs
0.5 cups (US)1.49 figs
0.75 cups (US)2.24 figs
1 cup (US)2.98 figs
1.5 cups (US)4.47 figs
2 cups (US)5.96 figs
3 cups (US)8.94 figs

Fig conversion chart

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

cups (US)cupsfigsgozlbkg
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups0.75 figs37.25 g1.31 oz0.08 lb0.04 kg
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups1.49 figs74.5 g2.63 oz0.16 lb0.07 kg
1 cup (US)0.96 cups2.98 figs149 g5.26 oz0.33 lb0.15 kg
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups4.47 figs223.5 g7.88 oz0.49 lb0.22 kg
2 cups (US)1.92 cups5.96 figs298 g10.51 oz0.66 lb0.3 kg

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.

VarietyBest for
Black MissionFresh eating, tarts, and roasting: deep purple skin with sweet, jammy flesh; the supermarket default.
Brown TurkeyBaking and preserves: milder and less sweet, with a long season and good availability.
KadotaCanning and poaching: green-skinned and firm, holds its shape under heat.
CalimyrnaDrying and cheese boards: large, golden, and nutty with dense flesh.

Which should I pick?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a US cup of figs?
A US cup of figs is 149 grams, or about 2.98 medium figs. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of figs is 74.5 grams and 2 US cups of figs is 298 grams. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the fig converter
How many grams is a US cup of figs?
A US cup of figs is 149 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups of figs is 74.5 grams and 2 US cups of figs is 298 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many US cups of figs is 149 grams?
149 grams of figs is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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