Convert Lime from Whole Limes to Pounds

Use the tool below to convert lime from Whole Limes to Pounds.

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 pounds?

A medium, or average, lime weighs about 0.15 lb (67 g), so four medium limes come to roughly 0.59 lb. A small lime is about 0.1 lb and a large one about 0.2 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.

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.

After a sweeter citrus instead? The orange converter works out whole-fruit counts and chopped cups across small, medium, and large sizes. See what one medium orange is in pounds.

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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.

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

Lime conversion chart

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a medium lime weigh in pounds?

A medium lime weighs about 0.15 lb (2.36 oz, 67 g). A small one is about 0.1 lb and a large one about 0.2 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the limes you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole limes at each size. Open lime converter

What is the average lime weight in pounds?

The average, or medium, lime weighs about 0.15 lb (67 g). A small one is lighter at about 0.1 lb and a large one heavier at about 0.2 lb, so pick the size selector that matches what is actually on your scale before trusting a per-pound 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.

How much do four limes weigh in pounds?

Four medium limes weigh about 0.59 lb, since a medium lime is roughly 0.15 lb (67 g). Small limes 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 limes you actually have.

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