How many cups is one medium lime?

One medium lime is 0.28 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 limes is 0.56 cups and 3 limes is 0.84 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.

How many grams is one medium lime?

One medium lime weighs about 67 grams. A small one is about 45 grams and a large one about 90 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

Convert Lime from Whole Limes

Use the tool below to convert lime from Whole Limes to the measurement that you need.

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 much is one medium lime?

One medium lime is 0.28 cups, about 67 grams. 2 limes is 0.56 cups and 3 limes is 0.84 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

Related Lime Ingredients

Recipes often call for lime juice by the cup or spoon rather than by the fruit. The lime juice converter scales a recipe by volume or weight once you know your yield. See our Lime Juice converter.

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Lime converter tool

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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.

limes	Cups (chopped)
1 lime	0.28 cups
2 limes	0.56 cups
3 limes	0.84 cups
4 limes	1.12 cups
5 limes	1.4 cups
6 limes	1.68 cups

Lime conversion chart

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

limes	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb	kg
1 lime	0.28 cups	0.29 cups (US)	67 g	2.36 oz	0.15 lb	0.07 kg
2 limes	0.56 cups	0.58 cups (US)	134 g	4.73 oz	0.3 lb	0.13 kg
3 limes	0.84 cups	0.87 cups (US)	201 g	7.09 oz	0.44 lb	0.2 kg
4 limes	1.12 cups	1.17 cups (US)	268 g	9.45 oz	0.59 lb	0.27 kg
5 limes	1.4 cups	1.46 cups (US)	335 g	11.82 oz	0.74 lb	0.34 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 much is one medium lime?: One medium lime is 0.28 cups, or 67 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 limes is 0.56 cups and 3 limes is 0.84 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the lime converter
How many cups is one medium lime?: One medium lime is 0.28 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 limes is 0.56 cups and 3 limes is 0.84 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many grams is one medium lime?: One medium lime weighs about 67 grams. A small one is about 45 grams and a large one about 90 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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