Convert Pineapple from US cups (chopped) to Whole Pineapples

Use the tool below to convert pineapple from US cups (chopped) to Whole Pineapples.

A small pineapple is 900 g and a large one 2000 g, so one whole fruit can give anywhere from a few cups to a large bowl of chunks once the skin and core are gone. Pick the right size below to keep salsa, upside-down cake, and fruit salad on target.

How many pineapples are in a US cup?

One US cup of chopped pineapple needs about 0.11 medium pineapples. With small pineapples that rises to roughly 0.18, and with large pineapples it drops to about 0.08. Enter the US cups your recipe asks for to read off how many whole pineapples to chop.

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Pineapple converter tool

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

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

Result

0.11 pineapples

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Common Pineapple conversions

Quick reference for pineapple at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.

US cups (chopped)pineapples
0.25 cups (US)0.03 pineapples
0.5 cups (US)0.06 pineapples
0.75 cups (US)0.08 pineapples
1 cup (US)0.11 pineapples
1.5 cups (US)0.17 pineapples
2 cups (US)0.22 pineapples
3 cups (US)0.33 pineapples

For the reverse conversion, see what one medium pineapple is in US cups.

Pineapple conversion chart

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

cups (US)pineapplescupsgozlbkg
0.25 cups (US)0.03 pineapples0.24 cups41.25 g1.46 oz0.09 lb0.04 kg
0.5 cups (US)0.06 pineapples0.48 cups82.5 g2.91 oz0.18 lb0.08 kg
1 cup (US)0.11 pineapples0.96 cups165 g5.82 oz0.36 lb0.17 kg
1.5 cups (US)0.17 pineapples1.44 cups247.5 g8.73 oz0.55 lb0.25 kg
2 cups (US)0.22 pineapples1.92 cups330 g11.64 oz0.73 lb0.33 kg

Pineapple 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 pineapple varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Smooth CayenneAll-purpose eating and cooking: balanced sweet-tart flesh, the classic canning variety.
MD-2 (Gold)Fresh eating: extra-sweet, low-acid, golden flesh, the modern supermarket pick.
QueenFresh eating: smaller, crisp, and very sweet with deep yellow flesh.
SugarloafFresh eating: exceptionally sweet white flesh with a tender core.

Which should I pick?

For everyday eating, salsa, and baking, Smooth Cayenne is the widely stocked all-rounder with balanced sweetness and acidity. No Smooth Cayenne? MD-2 (Gold) is sweeter and lower in acid, the modern supermarket favourite. Reach for Queen for a smaller, crisp, very sweet fruit, or Sugarloaf for an exceptionally sweet white flesh when you can find it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is one medium pineapple?
One medium pineapple (about 1500 g) gives roughly 8.72 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 900 g) yields about 5.23 cups and a large one (around 2000 g) about 11.63 cups, so set the size selector to match the pineapples you actually have before you trust the figure. Open pineapple converter
How much does a medium pineapple weigh?
A medium pineapple weighs about 1500 g, with a small one around 900 g and a large one near 2000 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts pineapples 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 pineapple weigh?
An average pineapple is the same as a medium one: about 1500 g. A small pineapple is lighter at around 900 g and a large one heavier at about 2000 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts pineapples by the piece rather than by weight.
Which pineapple variety should I use?
For everyday eating, salsa, and baking, Smooth Cayenne is the widely stocked all-rounder with balanced sweetness and acidity. No Smooth Cayenne? MD-2 (Gold) is sweeter and lower in acid, the modern supermarket favourite. Reach for Queen for a smaller, crisp, very sweet fruit, or Sugarloaf for an exceptionally sweet white flesh when you can find it.
How much does a large pineapple weigh?
A large pineapple weighs about 2000 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 1500 g or a small one at 900 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger pineapples you actually have on the counter.

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