Convert Grapefruit from Whole Grapefruits to Pounds

Grapefruit converter

Use the tool below to convert grapefruit from Whole Grapefruits to Pounds.

A small grapefruit is 200 g and a large one 332 g, so 'two grapefruits' can swing from 400 g to over 650 g of fruit. Pick the right size below to keep salads, marmalade, and breakfast bowls on target.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.

Size applies to whole-item counts (small / medium / large produce).

Result

0.54 lb

Common Grapefruit conversions

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

Whole itemsPounds
1 grapefruit0.54 lb
2 grapefruits1.08 lb
3 grapefruits1.63 lb
4 grapefruits2.17 lb
5 grapefruits2.71 lb
6 grapefruits3.25 lb

Grapefruit conversion chart

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

grapefruitslbcupscups (US)goz
1 grapefruit0.54 lb1.02 cups1.07 cups (US)246 g8.68 oz
2 grapefruits1.08 lb2.05 cups2.14 cups (US)492 g17.35 oz
3 grapefruits1.63 lb3.08 cups3.21 cups (US)738 g26.03 oz
4 grapefruits2.17 lb4.1 cups4.28 cups (US)984 g34.71 oz
5 grapefruits2.71 lb5.13 cups5.35 cups (US)1230 g43.39 oz

Grapefruit 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 grapefruit varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Ruby RedJuice and breakfast halves: sweet, low-acid, deep pink flesh.
Pink (Marsh)Fresh eating and salads: mild, juicy, and seedless.
White (Marsh)Marmalade and sharper dishes: the classic tart-bitter flavour with pale flesh.
OroblancoSalads and segments: sweet, nearly seedless pomelo cross with low bitterness.

Which should I pick?

For juice and breakfast halves, Ruby Red is the sweet, low-acid default with deep pink flesh. No Ruby Red? Pink (Marsh) is a touch milder and nearly as juicy. Reach for White (Marsh) when you want a sharper, more bitter classic note, or Oroblanco for a sweet, nearly seedless segment in salads.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is one medium grapefruit?
One medium grapefruit (about 246 g) gives roughly 1.02 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 200 g) yields about 0.83 cups and a large one (around 332 g) about 1.38 cups, so set the size selector to match the grapefruits you actually have before you trust the figure. Open grapefruit converter
How many grapefruits make one cup chopped?
You need about 0.98 medium grapefruits for one cup of chopped grapefruit. With small grapefruits that rises to roughly 1.2, and with large grapefruits it drops to about 0.72. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole grapefruits to chop.
How much does a medium grapefruit weigh?
A medium grapefruit weighs about 246 g, small is around 200 g and large around 332 g.
Which grapefruit variety should I use?
For juice and breakfast halves, Ruby Red is the sweet, low-acid default with deep pink flesh. No Ruby Red? Pink (Marsh) is a touch milder and nearly as juicy. Reach for White (Marsh) when you want a sharper, more bitter classic note, or Oroblanco for a sweet, nearly seedless segment in salads.

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