Convert Honeydew Melon from US cups (chopped) to Pounds

Use the tool below to convert honeydew melon from US cups (chopped) to Pounds.

A small honeydew is a little over half the weight of a large one, so 'one melon' for a fruit salad or agua fresca can swing the volume widely. Pick the right size below to keep platters, smoothies, and salads on target.

How many pounds is a US cup of honeydew melons?

A US cup of honeydew melons is about 0.36 pounds. Half that is about 0.18 pounds and double about 0.72 pounds, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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Honeydew Melon converter tool

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

Size applies to whole honeydew melons (small / medium / large).

Result

0.36 lb

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Common Honeydew Melon conversions

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

US cups (chopped)Pounds
0.25 cups (US)0.09 lb
0.5 cups (US)0.18 lb
0.75 cups (US)0.27 lb
1 cup (US)0.36 lb
1.5 cups (US)0.54 lb
2 cups (US)0.72 lb
3 cups (US)1.08 lb

For the reverse conversion, see what a pound of honeydew melons is in US cups.

Honeydew Melon conversion chart

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

cups (US)lbhoneydew melonscupsgozkg
0.25 cups (US)0.09 lb0.03 honeydew melons0.24 cups40.75 g1.44 oz0.04 kg
0.5 cups (US)0.18 lb0.06 honeydew melons0.48 cups81.5 g2.87 oz0.08 kg
1 cup (US)0.36 lb0.13 honeydew melons0.96 cups163 g5.75 oz0.16 kg
1.5 cups (US)0.54 lb0.19 honeydew melons1.44 cups244.5 g8.62 oz0.24 kg
2 cups (US)0.72 lb0.25 honeydew melons1.92 cups326 g11.5 oz0.33 kg

Honeydew Melon 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 honeydew melon varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
GreenFruit salads, platters, and smoothies: pale green flesh, sweet and mild; the standard honeydew.
Orange-fleshSalads and cold soups: salmon-coloured flesh, sweeter and softer than green honeydew.

Which should I pick?

For fruit platters, salads, and smoothies, a classic green-flesh honeydew is the reliable pick: pale green flesh, sweet and mild with a firm bite. No green honeydew? Orange-flesh honeydew is a little sweeter and softer, and works the same way in salads and cold soups.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pounds is a US cup of honeydew melons?
A US cup of honeydew melons is about 0.36 pounds of honeydew melon. The density of chopped honeydew melon is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the pounds. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the honeydew melon converter
How many US cups of honeydew melons is 0.36 pounds?
0.36 pounds of honeydew melons is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and pounds without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
Which honeydew melon variety should I use?
For fruit platters, salads, and smoothies, a classic green-flesh honeydew is the reliable pick: pale green flesh, sweet and mild with a firm bite. No green honeydew? Orange-flesh honeydew is a little sweeter and softer, and works the same way in salads and cold soups.

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