How much does a medium orange weigh in pounds?

A medium orange weighs about 0.4 lb (6.35 oz, 180 g). A small one is about 0.29 lb and a large one about 0.55 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the oranges you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole oranges at each size.

What is the average orange weight in pounds?

The average, or medium, orange weighs about 0.4 lb (180 g). A small one is lighter at about 0.29 lb and a large one heavier at about 0.55 lb, so pick the size selector that matches what is actually on your scale before trusting a per-pound count.

How much do four oranges weigh in pounds?

Four medium oranges weigh about 1.59 lb, since a medium orange is roughly 0.4 lb (180 g). Small oranges 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 oranges you actually have.

Convert Orange from Whole Oranges to Pounds

Use the tool below to convert orange from Whole Oranges to Pounds.

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 in pounds?

A medium, or average, orange weighs about 0.4 lb (180 g), so four medium oranges come to roughly 1.59 lb. A small orange is about 0.29 lb and a large one about 0.55 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.

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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	Pounds
1 orange	0.4 lb
2 oranges	0.79 lb
3 oranges	1.19 lb
4 oranges	1.59 lb
5 oranges	1.98 lb
6 oranges	2.38 lb

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

Orange conversion chart

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

oranges	lb	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
1 orange	0.4 lb	0.95 cups	0.99 cups (US)	180 g	6.35 oz	0.18 kg
2 oranges	0.79 lb	1.89 cups	1.98 cups (US)	360 g	12.7 oz	0.36 kg
3 oranges	1.19 lb	2.84 cups	2.97 cups (US)	540 g	19.05 oz	0.54 kg
4 oranges	1.59 lb	3.79 cups	3.96 cups (US)	720 g	25.4 oz	0.72 kg
5 oranges	1.98 lb	4.74 cups	4.95 cups (US)	900 g	31.75 oz	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 much does a medium orange weigh in pounds?: A medium orange weighs about 0.4 lb (6.35 oz, 180 g). A small one is about 0.29 lb and a large one about 0.55 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the oranges you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole oranges at each size. Open orange converter
What is the average orange weight in pounds?: The average, or medium, orange weighs about 0.4 lb (180 g). A small one is lighter at about 0.29 lb and a large one heavier at about 0.55 lb, so pick the size selector that matches what is actually on your scale before trusting a per-pound 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.
How much do four oranges weigh in pounds?: Four medium oranges weigh about 1.59 lb, since a medium orange is roughly 0.4 lb (180 g). Small oranges 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 oranges you actually have.

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