Convert Pomegranate from Whole Pomegranates to Cups (chopped)

Convert whole pomegranates to cups below. One medium pomegranate is about 1.56 cups, and 2 pomegranates make roughly 3.11 cups.

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.

How many cups is a pomegranate?

One medium pomegranate gives about 1.56 cups of pomegranate when chopped, so 2 pomegranates come to roughly 3.11 cups. A small pomegranate is about 1.11 cups and a large one about 2.11 cups, so set the size selector to match what you have.

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Pomegranate converter tool

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

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

Result

1.56 cups

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Common Pomegranate conversions

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

pomegranatesCups (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

For the reverse conversion, see how many pomegranates are in a cup.

Pomegranate conversion chart

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

pomegranatescupscups (US)gozlbkg
1 pomegranate1.56 cups1.62 cups (US)280 g9.88 oz0.62 lb0.28 kg
2 pomegranates3.11 cups3.24 cups (US)560 g19.75 oz1.23 lb0.56 kg
3 pomegranates4.67 cups4.86 cups (US)840 g29.63 oz1.85 lb0.84 kg
4 pomegranates6.22 cups6.47 cups (US)1120 g39.51 oz2.47 lb1.12 kg
5 pomegranates7.78 cups8.09 cups (US)1400 g49.38 oz3.09 lb1.4 kg

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 much does a medium pomegranate weigh?
A medium pomegranate weighs about 280 g, with a small one around 200 g and a large one near 380 g. That range changes the weight of any recipe that counts pomegranates 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 pomegranate weigh?
An average pomegranate is the same as a medium one: about 280 g. A small pomegranate is lighter at around 200 g and a large one heavier at about 380 g, so the size you actually have changes the total for any recipe that counts pomegranates by the piece rather than by weight.
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.
How much does a large pomegranate weigh?
A large pomegranate weighs about 380 g, noticeably more than a medium, or average, one at 280 g or a small one at 200 g. Set the size selector to large to convert cups, grams and ounces for the bigger pomegranates you actually have on the counter.

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