Convert Pomegranate from Whole Pomegranates

Pomegranate converter

Use the tool below to convert pomegranate from Whole Pomegranates to the measurement that you need.

A small pomegranate is 200 g and a large one 380 g, so 'two pomegranates' can swing from 400 g to over 750 g of fruit, and the aril yield shifts with it. Pick the right size below to keep salads, dressings, and garnishes on target.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.

Size applies to whole-item counts (small / medium / large produce).

Result

1.56 cups

Common Pomegranate conversions

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

Whole itemsCups (chopped)
1 pomegranate1.56 cups
2 pomegranates3.11 cups
3 pomegranates4.67 cups
4 pomegranates6.22 cups
5 pomegranates7.78 cups
6 pomegranates9.33 cups

Pomegranate conversion chart

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

pomegranatescupscups (US)gozlb
1 pomegranate1.56 cups1.62 cups (US)280 g9.88 oz0.62 lb
2 pomegranates3.11 cups3.24 cups (US)560 g19.75 oz1.23 lb
3 pomegranates4.67 cups4.86 cups (US)840 g29.63 oz1.85 lb
4 pomegranates6.22 cups6.47 cups (US)1120 g39.51 oz2.47 lb
5 pomegranates7.78 cups8.09 cups (US)1400 g49.38 oz3.09 lb

Pomegranate 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 pomegranate varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
WonderfulArils, juice, and garnish: large, deep red, and juicy, the supermarket standard.
Angel RedJuicing: early-ripening with abundant juice and soft seeds.
EversweetFresh eating and salads: mild, low-acid arils with pale juice.

Which should I pick?

For arils, juice, and garnishes, Wonderful is the standard supermarket variety: large, deep red, and reliably juicy. No Wonderful? Angel Red ripens earlier with soft seeds, good for juicing. Reach for Eversweet when you want a milder, low-acid aril for fresh eating and salads.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is one medium pomegranate?
One medium pomegranate (about 280 g) gives roughly 1.56 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 200 g) yields about 1.11 cups and a large one (around 380 g) about 2.11 cups, so set the size selector to match the pomegranates you actually have before you trust the figure. Open pomegranate converter
How many pomegranates make one cup chopped?
You need about 0.64 medium pomegranates for one cup of chopped pomegranate. With small pomegranates that rises to roughly 0.9, and with large pomegranates it drops to about 0.47. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole pomegranates to chop.
How much does a medium pomegranate weigh?
A medium pomegranate weighs about 280 g, small is around 200 g and large around 380 g.
Which pomegranate variety should I use?
For arils, juice, and garnishes, Wonderful is the standard supermarket variety: large, deep red, and reliably juicy. No Wonderful? Angel Red ripens earlier with soft seeds, good for juicing. Reach for Eversweet when you want a milder, low-acid aril for fresh eating and salads.

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