Convert Pear from Whole Pears to Cups (chopped)

Convert whole pears to cups below. One medium pear is about 1.23 cups, and 2 pears make roughly 2.46 cups.

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 cups is a pear?

One medium pear gives about 1.23 cups of pear when chopped, so 2 pears come to roughly 2.46 cups. A small pear is about 0.97 cups and a large one about 1.59 cups, so set the size selector to match what you have.

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

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

Result

1.23 cups

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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.

pearsCups (chopped)
1 pear1.23 cups
2 pears2.46 cups
3 pears3.68 cups
4 pears4.91 cups
5 pears6.14 cups
6 pears7.37 cups

For the reverse conversion, see how many pears are in a cup.

Pear conversion chart

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

pearscupscups (US)gozlbkg
1 pear1.23 cups1.28 cups (US)178 g6.28 oz0.39 lb0.18 kg
2 pears2.46 cups2.56 cups (US)356 g12.56 oz0.78 lb0.36 kg
3 pears3.68 cups3.84 cups (US)534 g18.84 oz1.18 lb0.53 kg
4 pears4.91 cups5.12 cups (US)712 g25.12 oz1.57 lb0.71 kg
5 pears6.14 cups6.4 cups (US)890 g31.39 oz1.96 lb0.89 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.

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 cups is one medium pear?
One medium pear (about 178 g) gives roughly 1.23 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 140 g) yields about 0.97 cups and a large one (around 230 g) about 1.59 cups, so set the size selector to match the pears you actually have before you trust the figure. Open pear converter
How much does a medium pear weigh?
A medium pear weighs about 178 g, with a small one around 140 g and a large one near 230 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts pears by the piece, so set the size selector to match what you actually have before trusting a cup or gram figure.
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.

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