An approximate guide to the yield of peeled, cored, and sliced or diced apples (in US cups) from a given number of medium-sized apples.
Number of Medium Apples (approx. 3 per lb)
Sliced/Diced Yield (US Cups) (approx.)
Approximate Weight (lb/g)
1 medium apple
1 - 1 1/4 cups
~1/3 lb / ~150 g
2 medium apples
2 - 2 1/2 cups
~2/3 lb / ~300 g
3 medium apples (approx. 1 lb)
3 - 3 3/4 cups
~1 lb / ~450 g
4 medium apples
4 - 5 cups
~1 1/3 lb / ~600 g
6 medium apples (approx. 2 lbs)
6 - 7 1/2 cups
~2 lbs / ~900 g
Important Considerations for Apple Yield:
These are general estimates. Actual yield depends on:
**Apple Variety & Size:** Some apples are larger or have smaller cores than others. "Medium" is subjective but typically means about 3 apples per pound.
**Thickness of Slices/Dice:** Finer pieces might pack slightly differently.
**Amount of Peeling/Coring:** How much is removed during preparation will affect the final volume.
As a common rule of thumb, 1 medium apple yields about 1 to 1 1/4 cups of prepared fruit.
1 pound of apples (about 3 medium) typically yields about 3 to 4 cups of sliced or diced apples.
For recipes where apple quantity is critical (like apple pie), it's often best if the recipe specifies a weight or a more precise volume, or prepare slightly more than you think you'll need.