How many medium limes are in a pound?

About 7 medium limes make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium lime weighs 67 g. Use the size selector above to switch to small or large limes for the count that matches what you actually have, or enter any weight above for the exact figure.

How many average limes are in a pound?

An average lime is the same as a medium one, so about 7 limes make up a pound. Smaller limes push that count to roughly 10 and larger ones drop it to about 5, since size changes how many whole pieces fit in the same 454 g. Enter any weight above for the exact count.

Convert Lime from Pounds to Whole Limes

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

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 limes are in a pound?

About 7 medium limes make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium lime weighs 67 g. With small limes that rises to roughly 10, and with large limes it drops to about 5. Set the size selector to match the limes you have, then read the exact count above.

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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.

Pounds	limes
0.5 lb	3.39 limes
1 lb	6.77 limes
1.5 lb	10.16 limes
2 lb	13.54 limes
3 lb	20.31 limes

For the reverse conversion, see what one medium lime is in pounds.

Lime conversion chart

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

lb	limes	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
0.5 lb	3.39 limes	0.94 cups	0.99 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz	0.23 kg
1 lb	6.77 limes	1.89 cups	1.97 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz	0.45 kg
2 lb	13.54 limes	3.78 cups	3.94 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz	0.91 kg
3 lb	20.31 limes	5.67 cups	5.92 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz	1.36 kg
5 lb	33.85 limes	9.45 cups	9.86 cups (US)	2267.96 g	80 oz	2.27 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

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 many limes are in a pound?: A pound of medium, or average, limes is about 7 limes, since a pound is 454 g and a medium lime weighs 67 g. Smaller limes push that to roughly 10, and large ones drop it to about 5. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-lime count for the size you have.
How many medium limes are in a pound?: About 7 medium limes make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium lime weighs 67 g. Use the size selector above to switch to small or large limes for the count that matches what you actually have, or enter any weight above for the exact figure.
How many average limes are in a pound?: An average lime is the same as a medium one, so about 7 limes make up a pound. Smaller limes push that count to roughly 10 and larger ones drop it to about 5, since size changes how many whole pieces fit in the same 454 g. Enter any weight above for the exact count.

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