How much does a medium pear weigh in pounds?

A medium pear weighs about 0.39 lb (6.28 oz, 178 g). A small one is about 0.31 lb and a large one about 0.51 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the pears you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole pears at each size.

What is the average pear weight in pounds?

The average, or medium, pear weighs about 0.39 lb (178 g). A small one is lighter at about 0.31 lb and a large one heavier at about 0.51 lb, so pick the size selector that matches what is actually on your scale before trusting a per-pound count.

How much do four pears weigh in pounds?

Four medium pears weigh about 1.57 lb, since a medium pear is roughly 0.39 lb (178 g). Small pears weigh less and large ones more, so the pound total shifts with size. Enter any count above to read the exact weight in pounds, ounces or grams for the pears you actually have.

Convert Pear from Whole Pears to Pounds

Use the tool below to convert pear from Whole Pears to Pounds.

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 in pounds?

A medium, or average, pear weighs about 0.39 lb (178 g), so four medium pears come to roughly 1.57 lb. A small pear is about 0.31 lb and a large one about 0.51 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.

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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	Pounds
1 pear	0.39 lb
2 pears	0.78 lb
3 pears	1.18 lb
4 pears	1.57 lb
5 pears	1.96 lb
6 pears	2.35 lb

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

Pear conversion chart

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

pears	lb	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
1 pear	0.39 lb	1.23 cups	1.28 cups (US)	178 g	6.28 oz	0.18 kg
2 pears	0.78 lb	2.46 cups	2.56 cups (US)	356 g	12.56 oz	0.36 kg
3 pears	1.18 lb	3.68 cups	3.84 cups (US)	534 g	18.84 oz	0.53 kg
4 pears	1.57 lb	4.91 cups	5.12 cups (US)	712 g	25.12 oz	0.71 kg
5 pears	1.96 lb	6.14 cups	6.4 cups (US)	890 g	31.39 oz	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

How much does a medium pear weigh in pounds?: A medium pear weighs about 0.39 lb (6.28 oz, 178 g). A small one is about 0.31 lb and a large one about 0.51 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the pears you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole pears at each size. Open pear converter
What is the average pear weight in pounds?: The average, or medium, pear weighs about 0.39 lb (178 g). A small one is lighter at about 0.31 lb and a large one heavier at about 0.51 lb, so pick the size selector that matches what is actually on your scale before trusting a per-pound count.
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 do four pears weigh in pounds?: Four medium pears weigh about 1.57 lb, since a medium pear is roughly 0.39 lb (178 g). Small pears weigh less and large ones more, so the pound total shifts with size. Enter any count above to read the exact weight in pounds, ounces or grams for the pears you actually have.

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