Convert Pomegranate from Pounds to Whole Pomegranates

Use the tool below to convert pomegranate from Pounds to Whole Pomegranates.

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 pomegranates are in a pound?

About 2 medium pomegranates make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium pomegranate weighs 280 g. With small pomegranates that rises to roughly 2, and with large pomegranates it drops to about 1. Set the size selector to match the pomegranates you have, then read the exact count above.

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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

1.62 pomegranates

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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.

Poundspomegranates
0.5 lb0.81 pomegranates
1 lb1.62 pomegranates
1.5 lb2.43 pomegranates
2 lb3.24 pomegranates
3 lb4.86 pomegranates

For the reverse conversion, see what one medium pomegranate is in pounds.

Pomegranate conversion chart

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

lbpomegranatescupscups (US)gozkg
0.5 lb0.81 pomegranates1.26 cups1.31 cups (US)226.8 g8 oz0.23 kg
1 lb1.62 pomegranates2.52 cups2.62 cups (US)453.59 g16 oz0.45 kg
2 lb3.24 pomegranates5.04 cups5.24 cups (US)907.18 g32 oz0.91 kg
3 lb4.86 pomegranates7.56 cups7.87 cups (US)1360.78 g48 oz1.36 kg
5 lb8.1 pomegranates12.6 cups13.11 cups (US)2267.96 g80 oz2.27 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

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 many pomegranates are in a pound?
A pound of medium, or average, pomegranates is about 2 pomegranates, since a pound is 454 g and a medium pomegranate weighs 280 g. Smaller pomegranates push that to roughly 2, and large ones drop it to about 1. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-pomegranate count for the size you have.
How many medium pomegranates are in a pound?
About 2 medium pomegranates make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium pomegranate weighs 280 g. Use the size selector above to switch to small or large pomegranates for the count that matches what you actually have, or enter any weight above for the exact figure.
How many average pomegranates are in a pound?
An average pomegranate is the same as a medium one, so about 2 pomegranates make up a pound. Smaller pomegranates push that count to roughly 2 and larger ones drop it to about 1, since size changes how many whole pieces fit in the same 454 g. Enter any weight above for the exact count.

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