How many grams is a US cup of plums?

A US cup of plums is 165 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups of plums is 82.5 grams and 2 US cups of plums is 330 grams. 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 US cups of plums is 165 grams?

165 grams of plums is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams 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.

Convert Plum from US cups (chopped)

Plum converter

Use the tool below to convert plum from US cups (chopped) to the measurement that you need.

A small plum is under half the weight of a large one, so “six plums” in a crumble can swing the fruit volume a lot. Setting the size below keeps tarts, jams, and compotes on target.

How much is a US cup of plums?

A US cup of plums is 165 grams, about 2.5 medium plums. 0.5 US cups of plums is 82.5 grams and 2 US cups of plums is 330 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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0.96 cups

Common Plum conversions

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

US cups (chopped)	plums
0.25 cups (US)	0.63 plums
0.5 cups (US)	1.25 plums
0.75 cups (US)	1.88 plums
1 cup (US)	2.5 plums
1.5 cups (US)	3.75 plums
2 cups (US)	5 plums
3 cups (US)	7.5 plums

Plum conversion chart

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

cups (US)	cups	plums	g	oz	lb	kg
0.25 cups (US)	0.24 cups	0.63 plums	41.25 g	1.46 oz	0.09 lb	0.04 kg
0.5 cups (US)	0.48 cups	1.25 plums	82.5 g	2.91 oz	0.18 lb	0.08 kg
1 cup (US)	0.96 cups	2.5 plums	165 g	5.82 oz	0.36 lb	0.17 kg
1.5 cups (US)	1.44 cups	3.75 plums	247.5 g	8.73 oz	0.55 lb	0.25 kg
2 cups (US)	1.92 cups	5 plums	330 g	11.64 oz	0.73 lb	0.33 kg

Plum 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 plum varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Red	All-purpose eating and baking: juicy with balanced sweet-tart flesh; the standard supermarket plum (e.g. Santa Rosa).
Yellow	Fresh eating and light desserts: very sweet and mild with low acidity and golden flesh (e.g. Mirabelle, Shiro).
White	Delicate fresh eating: pale skin and flesh, soft and gently sweet with low acid; bruises easily.
Black	All-round cooking and eating: deep purple-black skin and sweet amber flesh that holds up roasted.
European (Prune)	Jam, baking, and drying: small, firm, dense freestone with high sugar; the prune and Damson type.

Which should I pick?

For everyday eating and baking, a Red plum like Santa Rosa is the all-purpose default: juicy, balanced sweet-tart, and widely stocked. No Red plum? A Black plum is an interchangeable all-rounder with deeper colour. For the sweetest fresh fruit reach for a Yellow plum, or a White plum when you want a soft, delicate, low-acid bite. For jam, baking, and drying, a European (Prune) plum is firmest and highest in sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a US cup of plums?: A US cup of plums is 165 grams, or about 2.5 medium plums. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of plums is 82.5 grams and 2 US cups of plums is 330 grams. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the plum converter
How many grams is a US cup of plums?: A US cup of plums is 165 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups of plums is 82.5 grams and 2 US cups of plums is 330 grams. 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 US cups of plums is 165 grams?: 165 grams of plums is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams 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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