How many grams is one medium fig?

One medium fig is about 50 grams, a small one about 40 grams and a large one about 64 grams. Figs vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts figs can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above.

What is the average fig weight in grams?

The average, or medium, fig weighs about 50 grams. A small one is closer to 40 grams and a large one closer to 64 grams, so figs vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact grams figure for any count.

Convert Fig from Whole Figs to Grams

Use the tool below to convert fig from Whole Figs to Grams.

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 in grams?

A medium, or average, fig weighs about 50 g, with a small one around 40 g and a large one around 64 g. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact gram weight for any number of figs above.

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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.

figs	Grams
1 fig	50 g
2 figs	100 g
3 figs	150 g
4 figs	200 g
5 figs	250 g
6 figs	300 g

For the reverse conversion, see how many figs are in 200 grams.

Fig conversion chart

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

figs	g	cups	cups (US)	oz	lb	kg
1 fig	50 g	0.32 cups	0.34 cups (US)	1.76 oz	0.11 lb	0.05 kg
2 figs	100 g	0.65 cups	0.67 cups (US)	3.53 oz	0.22 lb	0.1 kg
3 figs	150 g	0.97 cups	1.01 cups (US)	5.29 oz	0.33 lb	0.15 kg
4 figs	200 g	1.29 cups	1.34 cups (US)	7.05 oz	0.44 lb	0.2 kg
5 figs	250 g	1.61 cups	1.68 cups (US)	8.82 oz	0.55 lb	0.25 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.

Variety	Best for
Black Mission	Fresh eating, tarts, and roasting: deep purple skin with sweet, jammy flesh; the supermarket default.
Brown Turkey	Baking and preserves: milder and less sweet, with a long season and good availability.
Kadota	Canning and poaching: green-skinned and firm, holds its shape under heat.
Calimyrna	Drying 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 many grams is one medium fig?: One medium fig is about 50 grams, a small one about 40 grams and a large one about 64 grams. Figs vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts figs can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above. Open the fig converter
What is the average fig weight in grams?: The average, or medium, fig weighs about 50 grams. A small one is closer to 40 grams and a large one closer to 64 grams, so figs vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact grams figure for any count.
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.

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