How many pounds of watermelons is 2.98 US cups?

2.98 US cups of watermelons is about 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pounds and US 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.

Convert Watermelon from Pounds to US cups (chopped)

Use the tool below to convert watermelon from Pounds to US 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 US cups is a pound of watermelons?

A pound of watermelons is about 2.98 US cups. Half that is about 1.49 US cups and double about 5.97 US cups, 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.

Pounds	US cups (chopped)
0.5 lb	1.49 cups (US)
1 lb	2.98 cups (US)
1.5 lb	4.48 cups (US)
2 lb	5.97 cups (US)
3 lb	8.95 cups (US)

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

Watermelon conversion chart

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

lb	cups (US)	watermelons	cups	g	oz	kg
0.5 lb	1.49 cups (US)	0.05 watermelons	1.44 cups	226.8 g	8 oz	0.23 kg
1 lb	2.98 cups (US)	0.1 watermelons	2.87 cups	453.59 g	16 oz	0.45 kg
2 lb	5.97 cups (US)	0.2 watermelons	5.74 cups	907.18 g	32 oz	0.91 kg
3 lb	8.95 cups (US)	0.3 watermelons	8.61 cups	1360.78 g	48 oz	1.36 kg
5 lb	14.92 cups (US)	0.5 watermelons	14.35 cups	2267.96 g	80 oz	2.27 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 US cups is a pound of watermelons?: A pound of watermelons is about 2.98 US cups of watermelon. The density of chopped watermelon is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the pounds and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the watermelon converter
How many pounds of watermelons is 2.98 US cups?: 2.98 US cups of watermelons is about 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pounds and US 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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