How many medium pears are in a pound?

About 3 medium pears make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium pear weighs 178 g. Use the size selector above to switch to small or large pears for the count that matches what you actually have, or enter any weight above for the exact figure.

How many average pears are in a pound?

An average pear is the same as a medium one, so about 3 pears make up a pound. Smaller pears push that count to roughly 3 and larger ones drop it to about 2, since size changes how many whole pieces fit in the same 454 g. Enter any weight above for the exact count.

Convert Pear from Pounds to Whole Pears

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

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 pears are in a pound?

About 3 medium pears make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium pear weighs 178 g. With small pears that rises to roughly 3, and with large pears it drops to about 2. Set the size selector to match the pears you have, then read the exact count above.

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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

For the reverse conversion, see what one medium pear is in pounds.

Pear conversion chart

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

lb	pears	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
0.5 lb	1.27 pears	1.56 cups	1.63 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz	0.23 kg
1 lb	2.55 pears	3.13 cups	3.26 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz	0.45 kg
2 lb	5.1 pears	6.26 cups	6.53 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz	0.91 kg
3 lb	7.64 pears	9.38 cups	9.79 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz	1.36 kg
5 lb	12.74 pears	15.64 cups	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

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 many pears are in a pound?: A pound of medium, or average, pears is about 3 pears, since a pound is 454 g and a medium pear weighs 178 g. Smaller pears push that to roughly 3, and large ones drop it to about 2. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-pear count for the size you have.
How many medium pears are in a pound?: About 3 medium pears make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium pear weighs 178 g. Use the size selector above to switch to small or large pears for the count that matches what you actually have, or enter any weight above for the exact figure.
How many average pears are in a pound?: An average pear is the same as a medium one, so about 3 pears make up a pound. Smaller pears push that count to roughly 3 and larger ones drop it to about 2, since size changes how many whole pieces fit in the same 454 g. Enter any weight above for the exact count.

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