Convert Potato from Ounces

Potato converter

Use the tool below to convert potato from Ounces 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 an ounce of potatoes?

An ounce of potatoes is 0.18 cups, about 28.35 grams or 0.13 medium potatoes. 0.5 ounces of potatoes is 0.09 cups and 2 ounces of potatoes is 0.36 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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

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

Result

0.18 cups

Common Potato conversions

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

Ouncespotatoes
1 oz0.13 potatoes
2 oz0.27 potatoes
4 oz0.53 potatoes
8 oz1.06 potatoes
16 oz2.13 potatoes
32 oz4.26 potatoes

Potato conversion chart

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

ozcupspotatoescups (US)glb
4 oz0.73 cups0.53 potatoes0.76 cups (US)113.4 g0.25 lb
8 oz1.45 cups1.06 potatoes1.51 cups (US)226.8 g0.5 lb
16 oz2.91 cups2.13 potatoes3.02 cups (US)453.59 g1 lb
24 oz4.36 cups3.19 potatoes4.54 cups (US)680.39 g1.5 lb
32 oz5.82 cups4.26 potatoes6.05 cups (US)907.18 g2 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.

VarietyBest for
RussetMash, fries, baking: high-starch, goes fluffy.
Yukon GoldAll-purpose: creamy mash, roasting, gratins.
Maris Piper / King EdwardUK roasting and chips: fluffy interior, crisp edges.
Charlotte / new potatoesSalads 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 an ounce of potatoes?
An ounce of potatoes is 0.18 cups, or 28.35 grams, about 0.13 medium potatoes. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces of potatoes is 0.09 cups and 2 ounces of potatoes is 0.36 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 an ounce of potatoes?
An ounce of potatoes is 0.18 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 ounces of potatoes is 0.09 cups and 2 ounces of potatoes is 0.36 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 ounces of potatoes is 0.18 cups?
0.18 cups of potatoes is 0.99 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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