How many medium grapefruits are in a pound?

About 2 medium grapefruits make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium grapefruit weighs 246 g. Use the size selector above to switch to small or large grapefruits for the count that matches what you actually have, or enter any weight above for the exact figure.

How many average grapefruits are in a pound?

An average grapefruit is the same as a medium one, so about 2 grapefruits make up a pound. Smaller grapefruits push that count to roughly 2 and larger ones drop it to about 1, since size changes how many whole pieces fit in the same 454 g. Enter any weight above for the exact count.

Convert Grapefruit from Pounds to Whole Grapefruits

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

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.

How many grapefruits are in a pound?

About 2 medium grapefruits make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium grapefruit weighs 246 g. With small grapefruits that rises to roughly 2, and with large grapefruits it drops to about 1. Set the size selector to match the grapefruits you have, then read the exact count above.

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Common Grapefruit conversions

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

Pounds	grapefruits
0.5 lb	0.92 grapefruits
1 lb	1.84 grapefruits
1.5 lb	2.77 grapefruits
2 lb	3.69 grapefruits
3 lb	5.53 grapefruits

For the reverse conversion, see what one medium grapefruit is in pounds.

Grapefruit conversion chart

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

lb	grapefruits	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
0.5 lb	0.92 grapefruits	0.94 cups	0.99 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz	0.23 kg
1 lb	1.84 grapefruits	1.89 cups	1.97 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz	0.45 kg
2 lb	3.69 grapefruits	3.78 cups	3.94 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz	0.91 kg
3 lb	5.53 grapefruits	5.67 cups	5.92 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz	1.36 kg
5 lb	9.22 grapefruits	9.45 cups	9.86 cups (US)	2267.96 g	80 oz	2.27 kg

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.

Variety	Best for
Ruby Red	Juice 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.
Oroblanco	Salads 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

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.
How many grapefruits are in a pound?: A pound of medium, or average, grapefruits is about 2 grapefruits, since a pound is 454 g and a medium grapefruit weighs 246 g. Smaller grapefruits push that to roughly 2, and large ones drop it to about 1. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-grapefruit count for the size you have.
How many medium grapefruits are in a pound?: About 2 medium grapefruits make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium grapefruit weighs 246 g. Use the size selector above to switch to small or large grapefruits for the count that matches what you actually have, or enter any weight above for the exact figure.
How many average grapefruits are in a pound?: An average grapefruit is the same as a medium one, so about 2 grapefruits make up a pound. Smaller grapefruits push that count to roughly 2 and larger ones drop it to about 1, 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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