How many oranges is 1 ounce?

An ounce of oranges is about 0.16 of a medium orange, since a medium orange weighs 180 g. With small oranges that figure is about 0.22 and with large oranges about 0.11. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

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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 oranges are in an ounce?

An ounce of oranges is about 0.16 of a medium orange, based on a medium orange of 180 g. Small oranges push that figure up and large ones bring it down, so set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above.

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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.

Ounces	oranges
1 oz	0.16 oranges
2 oz	0.31 oranges
4 oz	0.63 oranges
8 oz	1.26 oranges
16 oz	2.52 oranges
32 oz	5.04 oranges

For the reverse conversion, see what one medium orange is in ounces.

Orange conversion chart

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

oz	oranges	cups	cups (US)	g	lb	kg
4 oz	0.63 oranges	0.6 cups	0.62 cups (US)	113.4 g	0.25 lb	0.11 kg
8 oz	1.26 oranges	1.19 cups	1.25 cups (US)	226.8 g	0.5 lb	0.23 kg
16 oz	2.52 oranges	2.39 cups	2.49 cups (US)	453.59 g	1 lb	0.45 kg
24 oz	3.78 oranges	3.58 cups	3.74 cups (US)	680.39 g	1.5 lb	0.68 kg
32 oz	5.04 oranges	4.77 cups	4.98 cups (US)	907.18 g	2 lb	0.91 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 oranges is 1 ounce?: An ounce of oranges is about 0.16 of a medium orange, since a medium orange weighs 180 g. With small oranges that figure is about 0.22 and with large oranges about 0.11. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight. Open the orange converter
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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