Pear converter: whole pears, cups, grams
A recipe says '1 cup sliced pear' or '3 ripe pears' but pears run from small to large. A medium pear is about 178 g, so the count shifts as pear size changes. This converter moves between whole pears, sliced cups, grams, and ounces.
A small pear is 140 g and a large one 230 g, so 'three pears' can range from 420 g to nearly 700 g of fruit. Pick the right size below to keep tarts, crumbles, and poached pears on target.
How much does a pear weigh?
A medium, or average, pear weighs about 178 g, with a small one around 140 g and a large one around 230 g.
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Pear converter tool
Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole pears.
Result
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Common Pear conversions
Quick reference for pear at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| pears | Cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 1 pear | 1.23 cups |
| 2 pears | 2.46 cups |
| 3 pears | 3.68 cups |
| 4 pears | 4.91 cups |
| 5 pears | 6.14 cups |
| 6 pears | 7.37 cups |
Pear conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole pears (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| pears | cups | cups (US) | g | oz | lb | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pear | 1.23 cups | 1.28 cups (US) | 178 g | 6.28 oz | 0.39 lb | 0.18 kg |
| 2 pears | 2.46 cups | 2.56 cups (US) | 356 g | 12.56 oz | 0.78 lb | 0.36 kg |
| 3 pears | 3.68 cups | 3.84 cups (US) | 534 g | 18.84 oz | 1.18 lb | 0.53 kg |
| 4 pears | 4.91 cups | 5.12 cups (US) | 712 g | 25.12 oz | 1.57 lb | 0.71 kg |
| 5 pears | 6.14 cups | 6.4 cups (US) | 890 g | 31.39 oz | 1.96 lb | 0.89 kg |
Pear 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 pear varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Bartlett (Williams) | Fresh eating and canning: the classic sweet, juicy pear that softens as it ripens. |
| Bosc | Poaching and baking: firm, dense flesh that holds its shape under heat. |
| Anjou | All-purpose: mild and sweet, good raw or cooked, and stores well. |
| Conference | Poaching and tarts: the UK standard, firm and elongated with reliable texture. |
| Comice | Fresh eating and cheese boards: very sweet and buttery, fragile when ripe. |
Which should I pick?
For poaching and tarts, Bosc and Conference hold their shape and stay firm when cooked. No Bosc? Anjou is a reliable all-rounder, good raw or baked. For fresh eating and salads, Bartlett (Williams) and Comice are sweet and juicy, best when ripe and soft.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the size of a medium pear?
- A medium pear weighs about 178 g, which works out to roughly 1.23 cups (1.28 US cups) of chopped flesh. Pears come in a range of sizes depending on the season, variety and where they were grown, so weight and cup figures shift accordingly. Use the size selector above to match what you actually have, then read the exact conversion for any amount.
- How much does an average pear weigh?
- An average pear is the same as a medium one: about 178 g. A small pear is lighter at around 140 g and a large one heavier at about 230 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts pears by the piece rather than by weight.
- Which pear variety should I use?
- For poaching and tarts, Bosc and Conference hold their shape and stay firm when cooked. No Bosc? Anjou is a reliable all-rounder, good raw or baked. For fresh eating and salads, Bartlett (Williams) and Comice are sweet and juicy, best when ripe and soft.
- How much does a large pear weigh?
- A large pear weighs about 230 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 178 g or a small one at 140 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger pears you actually have on the counter.
- How much juice is in a pear?
- A pear yields approximately 55% of its weight in juice. That means a medium pear (178 g) yields about 98 ml, a small one (140 g) about 77 ml and a large one (230 g) about 127 ml. See the juice yield calculator if you are adding pear to your juice blend. Open the juice yield calculator
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