How many cups is a pound of pears?

A pound of pears is 3.13 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pounds of pears is 1.56 cups and 2 pounds of pears is 6.26 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 pears is 3.13 cups?

3.13 cups of pears 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 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 is a pound of pears?

A pound of pears is 3.13 cups, about 453.59 grams or 2.55 medium pears. 0.5 pounds of pears is 1.56 cups and 2 pounds of pears is 6.26 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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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.

Pounds	pears
0.5 lb	1.27 pears
1 lb	2.55 pears
1.5 lb	3.82 pears
2 lb	5.1 pears
3 lb	7.64 pears

Pear conversion chart

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

lb	cups	pears	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
0.5 lb	1.56 cups	1.27 pears	1.63 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz	0.23 kg
1 lb	3.13 cups	2.55 pears	3.26 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz	0.45 kg
2 lb	6.26 cups	5.1 pears	6.53 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz	0.91 kg
3 lb	9.38 cups	7.64 pears	9.79 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz	1.36 kg
5 lb	15.64 cups	12.74 pears	16.32 cups (US)	2267.96 g	80 oz	2.27 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 is a pound of pears?: A pound of pears is 3.13 cups, or 453.59 grams, about 2.55 medium pears. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pounds of pears is 1.56 cups and 2 pounds of pears is 6.26 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the pear converter
How many cups is a pound of pears?: A pound of pears is 3.13 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pounds of pears is 1.56 cups and 2 pounds of pears is 6.26 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 pears is 3.13 cups?: 3.13 cups of pears 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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