How much does a medium tomato weigh in pounds?

A medium tomato weighs about 0.27 lb (4.34 oz, 123 g). A small one is about 0.2 lb and a large one about 0.4 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the tomatoes you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole tomatoes at each size.

Convert Tomato from Pounds to Whole Tomatoes

Tomato converter

Use the tool below to convert tomato from Pounds to Whole Tomatoes.

Tomatoes range from small 91 g specimens to large 182 g ones, so a single cup of chopped tomato could come from one large tomato or nearly two small ones. Matching the count to your actual tomatoes keeps sauces and salads on target.

How many tomatoes are in a pound?

About 4 medium tomatoes make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium tomato weighs 123 g. With small tomatoes that rises to roughly 5, and with large tomatoes it drops to about 2. Set the size selector to match the tomatoes you have, then read the exact count above.

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3.69 tomatoes

Common Tomato conversions

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

Pounds	tomatoes
0.5 lb	1.84 tomatoes
1 lb	3.69 tomatoes
1.5 lb	5.53 tomatoes
2 lb	7.38 tomatoes
3 lb	11.06 tomatoes

Tomato conversion chart

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

lb	tomatoes	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	kg
0.5 lb	1.84 tomatoes	1.26 cups	1.31 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz	0.23 kg
1 lb	3.69 tomatoes	2.52 cups	2.62 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz	0.45 kg
2 lb	7.38 tomatoes	5.04 cups	5.24 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz	0.91 kg
3 lb	11.06 tomatoes	7.56 cups	7.87 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz	1.36 kg
5 lb	18.44 tomatoes	12.6 cups	13.11 cups (US)	2267.96 g	80 oz	2.27 kg

Tomato 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 tomato varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Roma	Sauces, roasting, and slow-cooked dishes; low moisture and few seeds mean it breaks down cleanly.
Cherry	Salads, roasting whole, and snacking; naturally sweet with thin skins.
Beefsteak	Slicing for sandwiches and burgers; large, meaty slices with a mild flavour.
Heirloom	Fresh eating and salads; complex flavour and striking colour, best uncooked.
Grape	Snacking, lunch boxes, and quick salads; similar to cherry but firmer and oblong.

Which should I pick?

Roma is the best choice for sauces and cooking, with firm, low-moisture flesh that holds up well to heat. Use Beefsteak or Heirloom when you need thick slices for fresh eating; Cherry or Grape work well for snacking and salads.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a medium tomato weigh in pounds?: A medium tomato weighs about 0.27 lb (4.34 oz, 123 g). A small one is about 0.2 lb and a large one about 0.4 lb, so the pound total shifts with size. Set the size selector to match the tomatoes you actually have before trusting a per-pound count, since the same weight in pounds maps to a different number of whole tomatoes at each size. Open tomato converter
Which tomato variety should I use?: Roma is the best choice for sauces and cooking, with firm, low-moisture flesh that holds up well to heat. Use Beefsteak or Heirloom when you need thick slices for fresh eating; Cherry or Grape work well for snacking and salads.
How many tomatoes are in a pound?: About 4 medium tomatoes make up a pound, since a pound is 454 g and a medium tomato weighs 123 g. Smaller tomatoes push that to roughly 5, and large ones drop it to about 2. The converter runs both ways, so enter any weight in pounds and read off the whole-tomato count for the size you have.

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