Convert Pear from Grams to US cups (chopped)

Use the tool below to convert pear from Grams to US cups (chopped).

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 many US cups is 200g of pear?

200 g of pear is about 1.44 US cups when chopped. The density is fixed, so 100 g is about 0.72 US cups and 400 g about 2.88 US cups. This holds at any size, since it measures chopped flesh by volume. Use the converter above for any gram amount.

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Pear converter tool

Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole pears.

Size applies to whole pears (small / medium / large).

Result

0.01 cups (US)

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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.

GramsUS cups (chopped)
50 g0.36 cups (US)
100 g0.72 cups (US)
250 g1.8 cups (US)
500 g3.6 cups (US)
750 g5.4 cups (US)
1000 g7.19 cups (US)

For the reverse conversion, see what a US cup of pears is in grams.

Pear conversion chart

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

gcups (US)pearscupsozlbkg
100 g0.72 cups (US)0.56 pears0.69 cups3.53 oz0.22 lb0.1 kg
250 g1.8 cups (US)1.4 pears1.72 cups8.82 oz0.55 lb0.25 kg
500 g3.6 cups (US)2.81 pears3.45 cups17.64 oz1.1 lb0.5 kg
750 g5.4 cups (US)4.21 pears5.17 cups26.46 oz1.65 lb0.75 kg
1000 g7.19 cups (US)5.62 pears6.9 cups35.27 oz2.2 lb1 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.

VarietyBest for
Bartlett (Williams)Fresh eating and canning: the classic sweet, juicy pear that softens as it ripens.
BoscPoaching and baking: firm, dense flesh that holds its shape under heat.
AnjouAll-purpose: mild and sweet, good raw or cooked, and stores well.
ConferencePoaching and tarts: the UK standard, firm and elongated with reliable texture.
ComiceFresh 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

How many US cups is 200 grams of pears?
200 grams of pears is about 1.44 US cups of pear. The density of chopped pear is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the grams and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the pear converter
How many grams of pears is 1.44 US cups?
1.44 US cups of pears is about 200.16 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
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.

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