Carrot Conversion: Count/Weight to Chopped/Grated US Cups
An approximate guide to the yield of peeled and chopped or grated carrots (in US cups) from a given number of medium-sized carrots or by weight.
| Whole Carrots Input |
Approximate Weight |
Chopped/Sliced Yield (US Cups) (approx.) |
Grated Yield (US Cups) (approx.) |
| 1 medium carrot | ~2-2.5 oz / ~60-70 g | ~1/2 cup | ~3/4 cup |
| 2 medium carrots | ~4-5 oz / ~120-140 g | ~1 cup | ~1 1/2 cups |
| 1 pound (lb) of carrots (approx. 6-8 medium) | 1 lb / 454 g | ~2 1/2 - 3 cups chopped/sliced | ~3 1/2 - 4 cups grated |
Important Considerations for Carrot Yield:
- These are general estimates. Actual yield depends on:
- **Carrot Size:** "Medium" carrots can vary. Larger carrots will yield more per carrot.
- **Size of Chop/Grate:** Finer pieces will pack more densely into a cup.
- **Amount of Peeling/Trimming:** How much is removed will affect the final volume.
- Grated carrots generally have a larger volume for the same weight compared to chopped or sliced carrots due to more air space between particles.
- Baby carrots will have different yields; this chart is for standard whole carrots.
- For recipes requiring a precise amount of carrot, it's best if the recipe specifies a weight or a volume of *prepared* carrots.
- Visit kitchencalculator.app for more produce yield information.