How many cups is one medium watermelon?

One medium watermelon is 28.48 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 watermelons is 56.96 cups and 3 watermelons is 85.44 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 grams is one medium watermelon?

One medium watermelon weighs about 4500 grams. A small one is about 2000 grams and a large one about 9000 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

Convert Watermelon from Whole Watermelons

Use the tool below to convert watermelon from Whole Watermelons to the measurement that you need.

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 much is one medium watermelon?

One medium watermelon is 28.48 cups, about 4500 grams. 2 watermelons is 56.96 cups and 3 watermelons is 85.44 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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Watermelon converter tool

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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.

watermelons	Cups (chopped)
1 watermelon	28.48 cups
2 watermelons	56.96 cups
3 watermelons	85.44 cups
4 watermelons	113.92 cups
5 watermelons	142.41 cups
6 watermelons	170.89 cups

Watermelon conversion chart

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

watermelons	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb	kg
1 watermelon	28.48 cups	29.61 cups (US)	4500 g	158.73 oz	9.92 lb	4.5 kg
2 watermelons	56.96 cups	59.21 cups (US)	9000 g	317.47 oz	19.84 lb	9 kg
3 watermelons	85.44 cups	88.82 cups (US)	13500 g	476.2 oz	29.76 lb	13.5 kg
4 watermelons	113.92 cups	118.42 cups (US)	18000 g	634.93 oz	39.68 lb	18 kg
5 watermelons	142.41 cups	148.03 cups (US)	22500 g	793.66 oz	49.6 lb	22.5 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 much is one medium watermelon?: One medium watermelon is 28.48 cups, or 4500 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 watermelons is 56.96 cups and 3 watermelons is 85.44 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the watermelon converter
How many cups is one medium watermelon?: One medium watermelon is 28.48 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 watermelons is 56.96 cups and 3 watermelons is 85.44 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 grams is one medium watermelon?: One medium watermelon weighs about 4500 grams. A small one is about 2000 grams and a large one about 9000 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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