Convert Potato from US cups (chopped) to Cups (chopped)
Potato converter
Use the tool below to convert potato from US cups (chopped) to Cups (chopped).
Potatoes range enormously in size: a small new potato can be 140 g while a large baker tops 370 g. Choosing the right size below stops you over- or under-buying for a mash or roast.
How many cups is 1 US cup of potato?
One US cup of potato is 0.96 cups. A US cup holds 240 ml and a metric cup 250 ml, so the gap is small and fixed for any ingredient. Use the converter above for any amount, or the volume converter linked below for millilitres, tablespoons and more.
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Roasting sweet potato instead? The sweet potato converter handles whole-item counts and cubed cups across small, medium, and large sizes. See our Sweet Potato converter.
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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole potatoes.
Result
0.96 cupsCommon Potato conversions
Quick reference for potato at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.
| US cups (chopped) | Cups (chopped) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.24 cups |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.48 cups |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 0.72 cups |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.96 cups |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 1.44 cups |
| 2 cups (US) | 1.92 cups |
| 3 cups (US) | 2.88 cups |
Potato conversion chart
The chart below shows how whole potatoes (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.
| cups (US) | cups | potatoes | g | oz | lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 0.24 cups | 0.18 potatoes | 37.5 g | 1.32 oz | 0.08 lb |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 0.48 cups | 0.35 potatoes | 75 g | 2.65 oz | 0.17 lb |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.96 cups | 0.7 potatoes | 150 g | 5.29 oz | 0.33 lb |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 1.44 cups | 1.06 potatoes | 225 g | 7.94 oz | 0.5 lb |
| 2 cups (US) | 1.92 cups | 1.41 potatoes | 300 g | 10.58 oz | 0.66 lb |
Potato 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 potato varieties compare.
| Variety | Best for |
|---|---|
| Russet | Mash, fries, baking: high-starch, goes fluffy. |
| Yukon Gold | All-purpose: creamy mash, roasting, gratins. |
| Maris Piper / King Edward | UK roasting and chips: fluffy interior, crisp edges. |
| Charlotte / new potatoes | Salads and boiling: waxy, holds its shape when cooked. |
Which should I pick?
For mash, a starchy potato is best: Russet (US) or Maris Piper / King Edward (UK) go light and fluffy; Yukon Gold gives a creamier, buttery mash and is the easiest all-rounder if you only buy one. For salads and boiling where the pieces must hold, use a waxy potato: Charlotte, new potatoes, or red-skinned.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many cups is 1 US cup of potato?
- One US cup of potato is 0.96 cups, and two US cups are 1.92 cups. A US cup holds 240 ml against a metric cup's 250 ml, so the gap is small and the same for any ingredient. Use the converter above for any cup amount of potato. Open the potato converter
- How do I convert US cups to cups for any recipe?
- Switching between metric cups and US cups is a fixed volume ratio that applies to any ingredient, since one US cup is 240 ml and one metric cup is 250 ml. The volume converter at the link below covers cups, US cups, millilitres, tablespoons and teaspoons in both directions. US cups to cups converter
- What is the difference between a metric cup and a US cup?
- A metric cup holds 250 ml while a US cup holds 240 ml, so a US cup is 4% smaller. For chopped potato that gap is small but real, and it adds up across several cups. The guide linked below explains when the difference matters and how to switch between the two so a recipe lands right whichever cup you own. metric v US cup
- Which potato variety should I use?
- For mash, a starchy potato is best: Russet (US) or Maris Piper / King Edward (UK) go light and fluffy; Yukon Gold gives a creamier, buttery mash and is the easiest all-rounder if you only buy one. For salads and boiling where the pieces must hold, use a waxy potato: Charlotte, new potatoes, or red-skinned.
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