How many cups is one medium potato?

One medium potato is 1.37 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 potatoes is 2.73 cups and 3 potatoes is 4.1 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.

How many grams is one medium potato?

One medium potato weighs about 213 grams. A small one is about 140 grams and a large one about 370 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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Potato converter

Use the tool below to convert potato from Whole Potatoes to the measurement that you need.

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 much is one medium potato?

One medium potato is 1.37 cups, about 213 grams. 2 potatoes is 2.73 cups and 3 potatoes is 4.1 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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1.37 cups

Common Potato conversions

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

potatoes	Cups (chopped)
1 potato	1.37 cups
2 potatoes	2.73 cups
3 potatoes	4.1 cups
4 potatoes	5.46 cups
5 potatoes	6.83 cups
6 potatoes	8.19 cups

Potato conversion chart

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

potatoes	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
1 potato	1.37 cups	1.42 cups (US)	213 g	7.51 oz	0.47 lb
2 potatoes	2.73 cups	2.84 cups (US)	426 g	15.03 oz	0.94 lb
3 potatoes	4.1 cups	4.26 cups (US)	639 g	22.54 oz	1.41 lb
4 potatoes	5.46 cups	5.68 cups (US)	852 g	30.05 oz	1.88 lb
5 potatoes	6.83 cups	7.1 cups (US)	1065 g	37.57 oz	2.35 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 much is one medium potato?: One medium potato is 1.37 cups, or 213 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 potatoes is 2.73 cups and 3 potatoes is 4.1 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the potato converter
How many cups is one medium potato?: One medium potato is 1.37 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 potatoes is 2.73 cups and 3 potatoes is 4.1 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many grams is one medium potato?: One medium potato weighs about 213 grams. A small one is about 140 grams and a large one about 370 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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