Convert Watermelon from Grams to Cups (chopped)

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

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 cups is 500g of watermelon?

500 g of watermelon is about 3.16 cups when chopped. The density is fixed, so 250 g is about 1.58 cups and 1000 g about 6.33 cups. This holds at any size, since it measures chopped flesh by volume. Use the converter above for any gram amount.

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Watermelon converter tool

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

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

Result

0.01 cups

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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.

GramsCups (chopped)
50 g0.32 cups
100 g0.63 cups
250 g1.58 cups
500 g3.16 cups
750 g4.75 cups
1000 g6.33 cups

For the reverse conversion, see what a cup of watermelons is in grams.

Watermelon conversion chart

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

gcupswatermelonscups (US)ozlbkg
100 g0.63 cups0.02 watermelons0.66 cups (US)3.53 oz0.22 lb0.1 kg
250 g1.58 cups0.06 watermelons1.64 cups (US)8.82 oz0.55 lb0.25 kg
500 g3.16 cups0.11 watermelons3.29 cups (US)17.64 oz1.1 lb0.5 kg
750 g4.75 cups0.17 watermelons4.93 cups (US)26.46 oz1.65 lb0.75 kg
1000 g6.33 cups0.22 watermelons6.58 cups (US)35.27 oz2.2 lb1 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.

VarietyBest for
Crimson Sweet (Seeded)Slicing and eating: the classic large, sweet red-flesh melon with seeds.
SeedlessEveryday eating and salads: sweet and crisp with no mature seeds, the supermarket default.
Sugar BabySmall kitchens: a compact icebox melon with deep red, sweet flesh.
Yellow-fleshFruit 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 cups is 500 grams of watermelons?
500 grams of watermelons is about 3.16 cups of watermelon. The density of chopped watermelon is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the grams and you double the cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the watermelon converter
How many grams of watermelons is 3.16 cups?
3.16 cups of watermelons is about 499.28 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups 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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