How much does a medium potato weigh in pounds?

A medium potato weighs about 0.47 lb (7.51 oz, 213 g). A small one is about 0.31 lb and a large one about 0.82 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the potatoes you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole potatoes at each size.

Convert Potato from Pounds to Whole Potatoes

Potato converter

Use the tool below to convert potato from Pounds to Whole Potatoes.

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 potatoes are in a pound?

About 2 medium potatoes make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium potato weighs 213 g. With small potatoes that rises to roughly 3, and with large potatoes it drops to about 1. Set the size selector to match the potatoes you have, then read the exact count above.

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

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Result

2.13 potatoes

Common Potato conversions

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

Pounds	potatoes
0.5 lb	1.06 potatoes
1 lb	2.13 potatoes
1.5 lb	3.19 potatoes
2 lb	4.26 potatoes
3 lb	6.39 potatoes

Potato conversion chart

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

lb	potatoes	cups	cups (US)	g	oz
0.5 lb	1.06 potatoes	1.45 cups	1.51 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz
1 lb	2.13 potatoes	2.91 cups	3.02 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz
2 lb	4.26 potatoes	5.82 cups	6.05 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz
3 lb	6.39 potatoes	8.72 cups	9.07 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz
5 lb	10.65 potatoes	14.54 cups	15.12 cups (US)	2267.96 g	80 oz

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 does a medium potato weigh in pounds?: A medium potato weighs about 0.47 lb (7.51 oz, 213 g). A small one is about 0.31 lb and a large one about 0.82 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the potatoes you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole potatoes at each size. Open potato converter
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.
How many potatoes are in a pound?: About 2 medium potatoes make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium potato weighs 213 g. Smaller potatoes push that to roughly 3, and large ones drop it to about 1. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-potato count for the size you have.

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