How to measure whole strawberries
Both figures come from the USDA entry “Strawberries, raw”: 1 cup whole is 144 grams and 1 cup sliced is 166 grams. A cup of whole strawberries holds about 13 percent less fruit than a cup of slices. If a recipe says sliced, slice first. Whole strawberries weigh about the same per cup as dried cherries and currants, 142 grams, and 4 grams less than blueberries at 148 grams. Half a cup is 72 grams.
Sources: 144 grams per US cup is the cup weight in USDA FoodData Central (open FDC entry 167762), entry “Strawberries, raw, 1 cup, whole = 144 g”. A US cup is about 237 milliliters.
Whole strawberries: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 18 g | 0.63 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 36 g | 1.27 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 48 g | 1.69 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 72 g | 2.54 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 96 g | 3.39 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 108 g | 3.81 oz |
| 1 cup | 144 g | 5.08 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 216 g | 7.62 oz |
| 2 cups | 288 g | 10.2 oz |
| 3 cups | 432 g | 15.2 oz |
| 4 cups | 576 g | 20.3 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of whole strawberries
Three teaspoons make a tablespoon and 16 tablespoons make a cup, so the spoon weights follow straight from the 144 grams per cup. Use level spoons, not heaped ones.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 0.8 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 1.5 g |
| 1 tsp | 3 g |
| 1 tbsp | 9 g |
| 2 tbsp | 18 g |
| 3 tbsp | 27 g |
| 4 tbsp | 36 g |
Grams of whole strawberries to cups
Going the other way, divide the grams by 144. A cup of whole strawberries weighs 93 grams less than a cup of water, which is 237 grams.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.17 cup | about 2.8 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.35 cup | just over 1/3 cup |
| 100 g | 0.69 cup | just over 2/3 cup |
| 150 g | 1.04 cups | just over 1 cup |
| 200 g | 1.39 cups | just over 1 3/8 cups |
| 250 g | 1.74 cups | just under 1 3/4 cups |
| 300 g | 2.08 cups | just under 2 1/8 cups |
| 400 g | 2.78 cups | just over 2 3/4 cups |
| 500 g | 3.47 cups | just under 3 1/2 cups |
| 1,000 g | 6.94 cups | just under 7 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
- Fresh cranberries: 100 grams per cup
- Sliced banana: 150 grams per cup
- Sliced apples: 109 grams per cup
- Sliced peaches: 154 grams per cup
- Pitted cherries: 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 whole strawberries?
About 72 grams. A full cup is about 144 grams and 1/4 cup about 36 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of whole strawberries?
About 0.69 cups, just over 2/3 cup. Divide the grams by 144 to get cups.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of whole strawberries?
About 9 grams in a tablespoon and 3 grams in a teaspoon, measured level.
How many cups is 500 grams of whole strawberries?
About 3.47 cups, just under 3 1/2 cups. Divide the grams by 144. The same 500 grams sliced is about 3 cups.
Why do whole strawberries weigh less per cup than sliced?
Whole berries fill a cup less completely than slices. USDA FoodData Central gives 144 grams per cup whole and 166 grams per cup sliced from the same entry, a 22 gram difference.