Convert Plum from Whole Plums to Pounds
Plum converter
Use the tool below to convert plum from Whole Plums to Pounds.
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 does a plum weigh in pounds?
A medium plum weighs about 0.15 lb (66 g), so four medium plums come to roughly 0.58 lb. A small plum is about 0.1 lb and a large one about 0.21 lb. Set the size selector to match what you have for an exact weight.
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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole plums.
Result
0.15 lbCommon Plum conversions
Quick reference for plum at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| plums | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 plum | 0.15 lb |
| 2 plums | 0.29 lb |
| 3 plums | 0.44 lb |
| 4 plums | 0.58 lb |
| 5 plums | 0.73 lb |
| 6 plums | 0.87 lb |
Plum conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole plums (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| plums | lb | cups | cups (US) | g | oz | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plum | 0.15 lb | 0.38 cups | 0.4 cups (US) | 66 g | 2.33 oz | 0.07 kg |
| 2 plums | 0.29 lb | 0.77 cups | 0.8 cups (US) | 132 g | 4.66 oz | 0.13 kg |
| 3 plums | 0.44 lb | 1.15 cups | 1.2 cups (US) | 198 g | 6.98 oz | 0.2 kg |
| 4 plums | 0.58 lb | 1.53 cups | 1.6 cups (US) | 264 g | 9.31 oz | 0.26 kg |
| 5 plums | 0.73 lb | 1.92 cups | 2 cups (US) | 330 g | 11.64 oz | 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 does a medium plum weigh in pounds?
- A medium plum weighs about 0.15 lb (2.33 oz, 66 g). A small one is about 0.1 lb and a large one about 0.21 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the plums you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole plums at each size. Open plum converter
- Which plum variety should I use?
- 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.
- How much do four plums weigh in pounds?
- Four medium plums weigh about 0.58 lb, since a medium plum is roughly 0.15 lb (66 g). Small plums 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 plums you actually have.
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