Strawberry Conversion: Whole Volume to Sliced/Pureed (US Cups)
An approximate guide to the yield of hulled and sliced or pureed strawberries (in US cups) from a given volume of whole strawberries (e.g., 1 pint or 1 quart container).
Whole Strawberries (Container Size)
Approx. Weight
Sliced Yield (US Cups) (approx.)
Pureed Yield (US Cups) (approx.)
1 US dry pint container (approx. 2 cups whole berries)
~12 oz / ~340 g
1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups
~1 cup
1 US dry quart container (approx. 4 cups whole berries)
~1.5 lbs / ~680 g
3 - 3 1/2 cups
~2 cups
1 pound (lb) whole strawberries
1 lb / 454 g
~2 1/2 - 3 cups sliced
~1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups pureed
Important Considerations for Strawberry Yield:
These are general estimates. The actual yield can vary based on:
**Berry Size:** Smaller berries may pack more densely in the initial container.
**Amount of Hulling:** How much green top is removed.
**Thickness of Slices:** Thicker slices will result in a slightly larger volume than very thin slices for the same amount of fruit.
**Puree Consistency:** How finely the berries are pureed.
A US dry pint container is a common way strawberries are sold, and it holds about 2 cups of whole berries by volume (not a liquid pint).
When a recipe calls for a volume of sliced or pureed strawberries, it's best to prepare the fruit first and then measure.
For nutritional calculations or precise jam/jelly making, measuring by weight after hulling is recommended.