Orange converter: whole oranges, cups, grams
A recipe says '1 cup orange segments' or '3 oranges' but oranges run from small to large. A medium orange is about 180 g whole, so the count shifts as size changes. This converter moves between whole oranges, chopped cups, grams, and ounces.
A small orange is 130 g and a large one 250 g, so 'three oranges' can range from under 400 g to 750 g of flesh. Pick the right size below to keep salads, cakes, and marmalade on target.
How much does an orange weigh?
A medium, or average, orange weighs about 180 g, with a small one around 130 g and a large one around 250 g.
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Orange converter tool
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole oranges.
Result
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Common Orange conversions
Quick reference for orange at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| oranges | Cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 1 orange | 0.95 cups |
| 2 oranges | 1.89 cups |
| 3 oranges | 2.84 cups |
| 4 oranges | 3.79 cups |
| 5 oranges | 4.74 cups |
| 6 oranges | 5.68 cups |
Orange conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole oranges (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| oranges | cups | cups (US) | g | oz | lb | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 orange | 0.95 cups | 0.99 cups (US) | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 0.4 lb | 0.18 kg |
| 2 oranges | 1.89 cups | 1.98 cups (US) | 360 g | 12.7 oz | 0.79 lb | 0.36 kg |
| 3 oranges | 2.84 cups | 2.97 cups (US) | 540 g | 19.05 oz | 1.19 lb | 0.54 kg |
| 4 oranges | 3.79 cups | 3.96 cups (US) | 720 g | 25.4 oz | 1.59 lb | 0.72 kg |
| 5 oranges | 4.74 cups | 4.95 cups (US) | 900 g | 31.75 oz | 1.98 lb | 0.9 kg |
Orange 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 orange varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Navel | Peeling, snacking, and segments: seedless and easy to section; the supermarket default. |
| Valencia | Juice and everyday eating: the classic juicing orange, very juicy with a balanced sweet-tart flavour. |
| Blood | Desserts and salads: crimson flesh with a sweet berry note; striking in colour. |
| Cara Cara | Fresh eating: a sweet, low-acid pink navel with a hint of berry. |
Which should I pick?
For juice and everyday eating, Valencia is the juiciest all-rounder and the classic juicing orange. For peeling, snacking, and segments, Navel is seedless and easy. Reach for Blood orange when you want striking crimson flesh and a berry note in desserts and salads; Cara Cara is a sweet, low-acid pink navel good for fresh eating.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the size of a medium orange?
- A medium orange weighs about 180 g, which works out to roughly 0.95 cups (0.99 US cups) of chopped flesh. Oranges come in a range of sizes depending on the season, variety and where they were grown, so weight and cup figures shift accordingly. Use the size selector above to match what you actually have, then read the exact conversion for any amount.
- How much does an average orange weigh?
- An average orange is the same as a medium one: about 180 g. A small orange is lighter at around 130 g and a large one heavier at about 250 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts oranges by the piece rather than by weight.
- Which orange variety should I use?
- For juice and everyday eating, Valencia is the juiciest all-rounder and the classic juicing orange. For peeling, snacking, and segments, Navel is seedless and easy. Reach for Blood orange when you want striking crimson flesh and a berry note in desserts and salads; Cara Cara is a sweet, low-acid pink navel good for fresh eating.
- How much does a large orange weigh?
- A large orange weighs about 250 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 180 g or a small one at 130 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger oranges you actually have on the counter.
- How much juice is in an orange?
- An orange yields approximately 55% of its weight in juice. That means a medium orange (180 g) yields about 99 ml, a small one (130 g) about 72 ml and a large one (250 g) about 138 ml. See the juice yield calculator if you are adding orange to your juice blend. Open the juice yield calculator
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