Convert Orange from Whole Oranges to US cups (chopped)
Convert whole oranges to US cups below. One medium orange is about 0.99 US cups, and 2 oranges make roughly 1.98 US cups.
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 many US cups is an orange?
One medium orange gives about 0.99 US cups of orange when chopped, so 2 oranges come to roughly 1.98 US cups. A small orange is about 0.71 US cups and a large one about 1.37 US cups, so set the size selector to match what you have.
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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 | US cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 1 orange | 0.99 cups (US) |
| 2 oranges | 1.98 cups (US) |
| 3 oranges | 2.97 cups (US) |
| 4 oranges | 3.96 cups (US) |
| 5 oranges | 4.95 cups (US) |
| 6 oranges | 5.93 cups (US) |
For the reverse conversion, see how many oranges are in a US cup.
Orange conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole oranges (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| oranges | cups (US) | cups | g | oz | lb | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 orange | 0.99 cups (US) | 0.95 cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 0.4 lb | 0.18 kg |
| 2 oranges | 1.98 cups (US) | 1.89 cups | 360 g | 12.7 oz | 0.79 lb | 0.36 kg |
| 3 oranges | 2.97 cups (US) | 2.84 cups | 540 g | 19.05 oz | 1.19 lb | 0.54 kg |
| 4 oranges | 3.96 cups (US) | 3.79 cups | 720 g | 25.4 oz | 1.59 lb | 0.72 kg |
| 5 oranges | 4.95 cups (US) | 4.74 cups | 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
- How many cups is one medium orange?
- One medium orange (about 180 g) gives roughly 0.95 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 130 g) yields about 0.68 cups and a large one (around 250 g) about 1.32 cups, so set the size selector to match the oranges you actually have before you trust the figure. Open orange converter
- How much does a medium orange weigh?
- A medium orange weighs about 180 g, with a small one around 130 g and a large one near 250 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts oranges by the piece, so set the size selector to match what you actually have before trusting a cup or gram figure.
- 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.
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