How many US cups is 500 grams of potatoes?

500 grams of potatoes is about 3.33 US cups of potato. The density of chopped potato is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the grams and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

How many grams of potatoes is 3.33 US cups?

3.33 US cups of potatoes is about 499.5 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.

Convert Potato from Grams to US cups (chopped)

Potato converter

Use the tool below to convert potato from Grams to US 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 US cups is 500g of potato?

500 g of potato is about 3.33 US cups when chopped. The density is fixed, so 250 g is about 1.67 US cups and 1000 g about 6.67 US cups. This holds at any size, since it measures chopped flesh by volume. Use the converter above for any gram amount.

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Common Potato conversions

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

Grams	US cups (chopped)
50 g	0.33 cups (US)
100 g	0.67 cups (US)
250 g	1.67 cups (US)
500 g	3.33 cups (US)
750 g	5 cups (US)
1000 g	6.67 cups (US)

Potato conversion chart

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

g	cups (US)	potatoes	cups	oz	lb
100 g	0.67 cups (US)	0.47 potatoes	0.64 cups	3.53 oz	0.22 lb
250 g	1.67 cups (US)	1.17 potatoes	1.6 cups	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
500 g	3.33 cups (US)	2.35 potatoes	3.21 cups	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
750 g	5 cups (US)	3.52 potatoes	4.81 cups	26.46 oz	1.65 lb
1000 g	6.67 cups (US)	4.69 potatoes	6.41 cups	35.27 oz	2.2 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 US cups is 500 grams of potatoes?: 500 grams of potatoes is about 3.33 US cups of potato. The density of chopped potato is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the grams and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the potato converter
How many grams of potatoes is 3.33 US cups?: 3.33 US cups of potatoes is about 499.5 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
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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