Convert Pineapple from Whole Pineapples to Pounds

Use the tool below to convert pineapple from Whole Pineapples to Pounds.

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 much does a pineapple weigh in pounds?

A medium, or average, pineapple weighs about 3.31 lb (1500 g), so four medium pineapples come to roughly 13.23 lb. A small pineapple is about 1.98 lb and a large one about 4.41 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.

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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

3.31 lb

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Working with pineapple? These tools handle the jobs a converter cannot.

Common Pineapple conversions

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

pineapplesPounds
1 pineapple3.31 lb
2 pineapples6.61 lb
3 pineapples9.92 lb
4 pineapples13.23 lb
5 pineapples16.53 lb
6 pineapples19.84 lb

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

Pineapple conversion chart

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

pineappleslbcupscups (US)gozkg
1 pineapple3.31 lb8.72 cups9.09 cups (US)1500 g52.91 oz1.5 kg
2 pineapples6.61 lb17.44 cups18.18 cups (US)3000 g105.82 oz3 kg
3 pineapples9.92 lb26.16 cups27.27 cups (US)4500 g158.73 oz4.5 kg
4 pineapples13.23 lb34.88 cups36.36 cups (US)6000 g211.64 oz6 kg
5 pineapples16.53 lb43.6 cups45.45 cups (US)7500 g264.55 oz7.5 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.
How much do four pineapples weigh in pounds?
Four medium pineapples weigh about 13.23 lb, since a medium pineapple is roughly 3.31 lb (1500 g). Small pineapples 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 pineapples you actually have.

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