How many cups is a pound of oranges?

A pound of oranges is 2.39 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pounds of oranges is 1.19 cups and 2 pounds of oranges is 4.77 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.

How many pounds of oranges is 2.39 cups?

2.39 cups of oranges is 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pounds and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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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 much is a pound of oranges?

A pound of oranges is 2.39 cups, about 453.59 grams or 2.52 medium oranges. 0.5 pounds of oranges is 1.19 cups and 2 pounds of oranges is 4.77 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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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.

Pounds	oranges
0.5 lb	1.26 oranges
1 lb	2.52 oranges
1.5 lb	3.78 oranges
2 lb	5.04 oranges
3 lb	7.56 oranges

Orange conversion chart

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

lb	cups	oranges	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
0.5 lb	1.19 cups	1.26 oranges	1.25 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz	0.23 kg
1 lb	2.39 cups	2.52 oranges	2.49 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz	0.45 kg
2 lb	4.77 cups	5.04 oranges	4.98 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz	0.91 kg
3 lb	7.16 cups	7.56 oranges	7.48 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz	1.36 kg
5 lb	11.94 cups	12.6 oranges	12.46 cups (US)	2267.96 g	80 oz	2.27 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 is a pound of oranges?: A pound of oranges is 2.39 cups, or 453.59 grams, about 2.52 medium oranges. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pounds of oranges is 1.19 cups and 2 pounds of oranges is 4.77 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the orange converter
How many cups is a pound of oranges?: A pound of oranges is 2.39 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pounds of oranges is 1.19 cups and 2 pounds of oranges is 4.77 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many pounds of oranges is 2.39 cups?: 2.39 cups of oranges is 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pounds and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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