Apple Equivalents

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Apples come in many sizes and shapes, which makes it difficult at times to know what quantity to buy when a specific amount or size is called for. The information below is provided to assist in figuring out how much or how many to buy.

Approximate Apple Sizes (Size will vary between varieties)
Size	Diameter	Approximate Weight	Apples per Pound
Small	2 1/4"	4 oz.	4
Medium	2 3/4"	5 oz. to 7 oz.	3
Large	3 3/4"	8 oz. or more	2

Apple Equivalents Quantities are approximate amounts. Quantities may change slightly due to varying apple sizes.
Quantity of Apples	Sliced	Diced	Grated	Sauce
1 Small	5/8 to 3/4 C.	3/4 C.	1/2 C.	1/3 C.
1 lb. - 4 Small	2 3/4 C.	3 C.	2 C.	1 1/3 C.
1 Medium	7/8 to 1 C.	1 C.	3/4 C.	1/2 C.
1 lb. - 3 Medium	2 3/4 C.	3 C.	2 1/4 C.	1 1/2 C.
1 Large	1 3/8 to 1 1/2 C.	1 1/2 C.	1 1/2 C.	3/4 C.
1 lb. - 2 Large	2 3/4 C.	3 C.	3 C.	1 1/2 C.
Miscellaneous Apple Equivalents
2 to 1 1/2 lbs.	One 9" Pie
1 Peck	10 1/2 to 12 lbs.
1 Bushel	42 lbs.	20 - 24 quarts - Applesauce 18 - 20 quarts - Canned or Frozen Slices
1 C. Dried Apples	Approximately 1 1/4 C. Cooked Apples