Convert Honeydew Melon from Whole Honeydew melons to Pounds

Use the tool below to convert honeydew melon from Whole Honeydew melons 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 much does a honeydew melon weigh in pounds?

A medium, or average, honeydew melon weighs about 2.87 lb (1300 g), so four medium honeydew melons come to roughly 11.46 lb. A small honeydew melon is about 2.2 lb and a large one about 3.97 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.

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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

2.87 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.

honeydew melonsPounds
1 honeydew melon2.87 lb
2 honeydew melons5.73 lb
3 honeydew melons8.6 lb
4 honeydew melons11.46 lb
5 honeydew melons14.33 lb
6 honeydew melons17.2 lb

For the reverse conversion, see how many honeydew melons are in a pound.

Honeydew Melon conversion chart

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

honeydew melonslbcupscups (US)gozkg
1 honeydew melon2.87 lb7.65 cups7.98 cups (US)1300 g45.86 oz1.3 kg
2 honeydew melons5.73 lb15.29 cups15.95 cups (US)2600 g91.71 oz2.6 kg
3 honeydew melons8.6 lb22.94 cups23.93 cups (US)3900 g137.57 oz3.9 kg
4 honeydew melons11.46 lb30.59 cups31.9 cups (US)5200 g183.42 oz5.2 kg
5 honeydew melons14.33 lb38.24 cups39.88 cups (US)6500 g229.28 oz6.5 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 cups is one medium honeydew melon?
One medium honeydew melon (about 1300 g) gives roughly 7.65 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 1000 g) yields about 5.88 cups and a large one (around 1800 g) about 10.59 cups, so set the size selector to match the honeydew melons you actually have before you trust the figure. Open honeydew melon converter
How much does a medium honeydew melon weigh?
A medium honeydew melon weighs about 1300 g, with a small one around 1000 g and a large one near 1800 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts honeydew melons by the piece, so set the size selector to match what you actually have before trusting a cup or gram figure.
How much does an average honeydew melon weigh?
An average honeydew melon is the same as a medium one: about 1300 g. A small honeydew melon is lighter at around 1000 g and a large one heavier at about 1800 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts honeydew melons by the piece rather than by weight.
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.
How much does a large honeydew melon weigh?
A large honeydew melon weighs about 1800 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 1300 g or a small one at 1000 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger honeydew melons you actually have on the counter.
How much do four honeydew melons weigh in pounds?
Four medium honeydew melons weigh about 11.46 lb, since a medium honeydew melon is roughly 2.87 lb (1300 g). Small honeydew melons weigh less and large ones more, so the pound total shifts with size. Enter any count above to read the exact weight in pounds, ounces or grams for the honeydew melons you actually have.

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