How to measure pitted cherries
The USDA entry is “Cherries, sweet, raw, 1 cup, without pits = 154 g”, so the figure is for whole pitted cherries, not halves or chopped fruit. King Arthur Baking’s chart lists fresh pitted chopped cherries at 80 grams per half cup, 160 grams per cup, frozen cherries at 113 grams per cup and dried cherries at 71 grams per half cup, so the form matters. Pitted cherries match sliced peaches at 154 grams per cup on this site. Pit them first, then measure, and level the cup without pressing. That gives 77 grams for half a cup and about 39 grams for a quarter cup.
Sources: 154 grams per US cup is the cup weight in USDA FoodData Central (open FDC entry 171719), entry “Cherries, sweet, raw, 1 cup, without pits = 154 g”. A US cup is about 237 milliliters.
Pitted cherries: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 19 g | 0.68 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 39 g | 1.36 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 51 g | 1.81 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 77 g | 2.72 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 103 g | 3.62 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 116 g | 4.07 oz |
| 1 cup | 154 g | 5.43 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 231 g | 8.15 oz |
| 2 cups | 308 g | 10.9 oz |
| 3 cups | 462 g | 16.3 oz |
| 4 cups | 616 g | 21.7 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of pitted cherries
Three teaspoons make a tablespoon and 16 tablespoons make a cup, so the spoon weights follow straight from the 154 grams per cup. Use level spoons, not heaped ones.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 0.8 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 1.6 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.2 g |
| 1 tbsp | 9.6 g |
| 2 tbsp | 19 g |
| 3 tbsp | 29 g |
| 4 tbsp | 39 g |
Grams of pitted cherries to cups
Going the other way, divide the grams by 154. A cup of pitted cherries weighs 83 grams less than a cup of water, which is 237 grams.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.16 cup | about 2.6 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.32 cup | about 1/3 cup |
| 100 g | 0.65 cup | just under 2/3 cup |
| 150 g | 0.97 cup | just under 1 cup |
| 200 g | 1.3 cups | just under 1 1/3 cups |
| 250 g | 1.62 cups | about 1 5/8 cups |
| 300 g | 1.95 cups | just under 2 cups |
| 400 g | 2.6 cups | just under 2 5/8 cups |
| 500 g | 3.25 cups | about 3 1/4 cups |
| 1,000 g | 6.49 cups | about 6 1/2 cups |
Other fruit per cup
- Raisins: 149 grams per cup
- Dried cranberries: 114 grams per cup
- Chopped dates: 149 grams per cup
- Blueberries: 148 grams per cup
- Strawberries (sliced): 166 grams per cup
- Raspberries: 123 grams per cup
- Mashed banana: 225 grams per cup
- Applesauce (unsweetened): 244 grams per cup
- Dried apricots (diced): 128 grams per cup
- Dried cherries: 142 grams per cup
- Currants: 142 grams per cup
- Dried figs (chopped): 149 grams per cup
- Strawberries (whole): 144 grams per cup
- Fresh cranberries: 100 grams per cup
- Sliced banana: 150 grams per cup
- Sliced apples: 109 grams per cup
- Sliced peaches: 154 grams per cup
- Mango (pieces): 165 grams per cup
For every ingredient in one place, open the cups to grams converter. The recipe scaler resizes a recipe before you weigh the fruit, and the weight converter turns grams into ounces and pounds.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 cup of pitted cherries?
About 77 grams. A full cup is about 154 grams and 1/4 cup about 39 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of pitted cherries?
About 0.65 cups, just under 2/3 cup. Divide the grams by 154 to get cups.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of pitted cherries?
About 9.6 grams in a tablespoon and 3.2 grams in a teaspoon, measured level.
How many cups is 500 grams of pitted cherries?
About 3.25 cups, so 3 1/4 cups. Divide the grams by 154. For 250 grams that is 1.62 cups.
Do frozen cherries weigh the same as fresh pitted cherries?
No. USDA FoodData Central gives 154 grams per cup of fresh pitted sweet cherries, and King Arthur Baking’s chart gives 113 grams per cup of frozen cherries.