How many grams is one medium lime?

One medium lime is about 67 grams, a small one about 45 grams and a large one about 90 grams. Limes vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts limes can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above.

What is the average lime weight in grams?

The average, or medium, lime weighs about 67 grams. A small one is closer to 45 grams and a large one closer to 90 grams, so limes vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact grams figure for any count.

Convert Lime from Whole Limes to Grams

Use the tool below to convert lime from Whole Limes 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 much does a lime weigh in grams?

A medium, or average, lime weighs about 67 g, with a small one around 45 g and a large one around 90 g. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact gram weight for any number of limes above.

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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Common Lime conversions

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

limes	Grams
1 lime	67 g
2 limes	134 g
3 limes	201 g
4 limes	268 g
5 limes	335 g
6 limes	402 g

For the reverse conversion, see how many limes are in 200 grams.

Lime conversion chart

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

limes	g	cups	cups (US)	oz	lb	kg
1 lime	67 g	0.28 cups	0.29 cups (US)	2.36 oz	0.15 lb	0.07 kg
2 limes	134 g	0.56 cups	0.58 cups (US)	4.73 oz	0.3 lb	0.13 kg
3 limes	201 g	0.84 cups	0.87 cups (US)	7.09 oz	0.44 lb	0.2 kg
4 limes	268 g	1.12 cups	1.17 cups (US)	9.45 oz	0.59 lb	0.27 kg
5 limes	335 g	1.4 cups	1.46 cups (US)	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 many grams is one medium lime?: One medium lime is about 67 grams, a small one about 45 grams and a large one about 90 grams. Limes vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts limes can still vary in weight. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact figure for any count above. Open the lime converter
What is the average lime weight in grams?: The average, or medium, lime weighs about 67 grams. A small one is closer to 45 grams and a large one closer to 90 grams, so limes vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact grams figure for any count.
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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