How many cups of watermelons is 5.57 ounces?

5.57 ounces of watermelons is about 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and ounces 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 Watermelon from Cups (chopped) to Ounces

Use the tool below to convert watermelon from Cups (chopped) to Ounces.

Watermelons range hugely: a small one is around 2000 g while a large one tops 9000 g, and the rind is heavy, so the flesh yield is hard to eyeball. Pick the right size below to keep agua fresca, salads, and fruit platters on target.

How many ounces is a cup of watermelons?

A cup of watermelons is about 5.57 ounces. Half that is about 2.79 ounces and double about 11.15 ounces, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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Common Watermelon conversions

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

Cups (chopped)	Ounces
0.25 cups	1.39 oz
0.5 cups	2.79 oz
0.75 cups	4.18 oz
1 cup	5.57 oz
1.5 cups	8.36 oz
2 cups	11.15 oz
3 cups	16.72 oz

For the reverse conversion, see what an ounce of watermelons is in cups.

Watermelon conversion chart

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

cups	oz	watermelons	cups (US)	g	lb	kg
0.25 cups	1.39 oz	0.01 watermelons	0.26 cups (US)	39.5 g	0.09 lb	0.04 kg
0.5 cups	2.79 oz	0.02 watermelons	0.52 cups (US)	79 g	0.17 lb	0.08 kg
1 cup	5.57 oz	0.04 watermelons	1.04 cups (US)	158 g	0.35 lb	0.16 kg
1.5 cups	8.36 oz	0.05 watermelons	1.56 cups (US)	237 g	0.52 lb	0.24 kg
2 cups	11.15 oz	0.07 watermelons	2.08 cups (US)	316 g	0.7 lb	0.32 kg

Watermelon 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 watermelon varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Crimson Sweet (Seeded)	Slicing and eating: the classic large, sweet red-flesh melon with seeds.
Seedless	Everyday eating and salads: sweet and crisp with no mature seeds, the supermarket default.
Sugar Baby	Small kitchens: a compact icebox melon with deep red, sweet flesh.
Yellow-flesh	Fruit salads and novelty: honeyed flavour with golden flesh.

Which should I pick?

For everyday eating and salads, a Seedless watermelon is the convenient supermarket default: sweet, crisp, and no seeds to pick out. No Seedless? Crimson Sweet (Seeded) is the classic large, sweet red-flesh melon. Reach for Sugar Baby when you want a small icebox melon that fits the fridge, or a Yellow-flesh variety for a honeyed twist in fruit salads.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ounces is a cup of watermelons?: A cup of watermelons is about 5.57 ounces of watermelon. The density of chopped watermelon is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the cups and you double the ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the watermelon converter
How many cups of watermelons is 5.57 ounces?: 5.57 ounces of watermelons is about 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and ounces 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 watermelon variety should I use?: For everyday eating and salads, a Seedless watermelon is the convenient supermarket default: sweet, crisp, and no seeds to pick out. No Seedless? Crimson Sweet (Seeded) is the classic large, sweet red-flesh melon. Reach for Sugar Baby when you want a small icebox melon that fits the fridge, or a Yellow-flesh variety for a honeyed twist in fruit salads.

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