How many grams is a US cup of limes?

A US cup of limes is about 230 grams of lime. The density of chopped lime is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

How many US cups of limes is 230 grams?

230 grams of limes is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams 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.

Convert Lime from US cups (chopped) to Grams

Use the tool below to convert lime from US cups (chopped) to Grams.

A small lime is 45 g whole and a large one is 90 g, so the juice from 'three limes' can vary by twice as much. Picking the right size keeps cocktails, marinades, and ceviche on target.

How many grams is 1 US cup of lime?

One US cup of chopped lime weighs about 230 g. Half a US cup is about 115 g and two US cups about 460 g. The weight is the same at any item size, since it measures chopped flesh, so use the converter above for any cup amount.

Related Lime Ingredients

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Common Lime conversions

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

US cups (chopped)	Grams
0.25 cups (US)	57.5 g
0.5 cups (US)	115 g
0.75 cups (US)	172.5 g
1 cup (US)	230 g
1.5 cups (US)	345 g
2 cups (US)	460 g
3 cups (US)	690 g

For the reverse conversion, see what 200 grams of limes is in US cups.

Lime conversion chart

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

cups (US)	g	limes	cups	oz	lb	kg
0.25 cups (US)	57.5 g	0.86 limes	0.24 cups	2.03 oz	0.13 lb	0.06 kg
0.5 cups (US)	115 g	1.72 limes	0.48 cups	4.06 oz	0.25 lb	0.12 kg
1 cup (US)	230 g	3.43 limes	0.96 cups	8.11 oz	0.51 lb	0.23 kg
1.5 cups (US)	345 g	5.15 limes	1.44 cups	12.17 oz	0.76 lb	0.35 kg
2 cups (US)	460 g	6.87 limes	1.92 cups	16.23 oz	1.01 lb	0.46 kg

Lime 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 lime varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Persian (Tahiti)	Everyday lime juice and zest: bright, reliable, widely stocked.
Key (Mexican)	Pies and cocktails: smaller and sharper with intense aroma.
Kaffir (Makrut)	Thai and Indonesian curries: prized for zest and leaves, very little juice.
Bearss	Cocktails and dressings: large Persian-type, slightly sweeter and milder than Tahiti.

Which should I pick?

For everyday juice and zest, Persian (Tahiti) is the supermarket default: bright acid and reliable yield. No Persian? Bearss is nearly identical and slightly sweeter. Reach for Key (Mexican) when you want a sharper, more aromatic note for pies and cocktails. Kaffir is for zest and leaves only, not juice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is a US cup of limes?: A US cup of limes is about 230 grams of lime. The density of chopped lime is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the lime converter
How many US cups of limes is 230 grams?: 230 grams of limes is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams 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 lime variety should I use?: For everyday juice and zest, Persian (Tahiti) is the supermarket default: bright acid and reliable yield. No Persian? Bearss is nearly identical and slightly sweeter. Reach for Key (Mexican) when you want a sharper, more aromatic note for pies and cocktails. Kaffir is for zest and leaves only, not juice.

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