What is the average orange weight in ounces?

The average, or medium, orange weighs about 6.35 ounces. A small one is closer to 4.59 ounces and a large one closer to 8.82 ounces, so oranges vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact ounces figure for any count.

Convert Orange from Whole Oranges to Ounces

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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 ounces is one medium orange?

One medium orange is about 6.35 ounces. A small orange is about 4.59 ounces and a large one about 8.82 ounces, so set the size selector to match what you have. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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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	Ounces
1 orange	6.35 oz
2 oranges	12.7 oz
3 oranges	19.05 oz
4 oranges	25.4 oz
5 oranges	31.75 oz
6 oranges	38.1 oz

For the reverse conversion, see how many oranges are in an ounce.

Orange conversion chart

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

oranges	oz	cups	cups (US)	g	lb	kg
1 orange	6.35 oz	0.95 cups	0.99 cups (US)	180 g	0.4 lb	0.18 kg
2 oranges	12.7 oz	1.89 cups	1.98 cups (US)	360 g	0.79 lb	0.36 kg
3 oranges	19.05 oz	2.84 cups	2.97 cups (US)	540 g	1.19 lb	0.54 kg
4 oranges	25.4 oz	3.79 cups	3.96 cups (US)	720 g	1.59 lb	0.72 kg
5 oranges	31.75 oz	4.74 cups	4.95 cups (US)	900 g	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 ounces is one medium orange?: One medium orange is about 6.35 ounces, a small one about 4.59 ounces and a large one about 8.82 ounces. Oranges vary in size, which is the main reason a recipe that counts oranges 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 orange converter
What is the average orange weight in ounces?: The average, or medium, orange weighs about 6.35 ounces. A small one is closer to 4.59 ounces and a large one closer to 8.82 ounces, so oranges vary a fair amount by size. Set the size selector above to match what you have, then read the exact ounces figure for any count.
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.

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