{"id":415,"date":"2021-03-07T15:49:38","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T15:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/?p=415"},"modified":"2023-10-20T20:22:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T20:22:07","slug":"lime-weights-whole-fruits-juice-zest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/lime-weights-whole-fruits-juice-zest\/","title":{"rendered":"Lime Weights (Whole Fruits, Juice &#038; Zest)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:44.444444444444%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>I&rsquo;ve put this article together to help you find everything you need to know about lime weights. Including whole limes, lime juice and zest along with conversion charts for multiple fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Much Does a Lime Weigh? (In Grams, Ounces, Kilograms and Pounds)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I&rsquo;ve done the research and weighed a number of average-sized limes which I bought in a supermarket and the average weight of each whole individual fruit is around 70g (2.5oz).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-an-average-lime.jpg\" alt=\"weight of an average sized lime equals 70g\" class=\"wp-image-421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-an-average-lime.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-an-average-lime-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"weight of an average sized lime equals 70g\" class=\"wp-image-421 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-an-average-lime.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-an-average-lime.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-an-average-lime.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-an-average-lime-150x150.jpg.webp 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>The table below shows the converted average weight of a whole single lime:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Weight<br>Conversion<\/td><td>Weight of One<br>Average Whole Lime<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grams<\/td><td>70g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kilograms<\/td><td>0.07kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ounces<\/td><td>2.5oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pounds<\/td><td>0.15lb<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although limes do vary in size, some larger and some smaller, they are generally fairly similar in size and will yield a similar amount of juice and zest (which I&rsquo;ll cover further on in this article).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Number of Limes in a Pound or Kilogram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Based on an average weight of 70g (2.5oz), there are around six individual fruits in a pound of limes and around 14 individual fruit in a kilogram of limes.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average supermarket bag of limes contains around five or six limes in the average supermarket pack and in most cases they can be bought individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to buy limes in bulk, the tables below show the number of limes on average you&rsquo;d get for multiple pounds and kilos (based on an average of 70g (2.5oz) per whole lime and rounded to the nearest whole fruit):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Average weight <\/strong><br><strong>in<\/strong> <strong>pounds<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average amount<br>of limes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1lb<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2lb<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3lb<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4lb<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5lb<\/td><td>32<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Average weight <\/strong><br><strong>in kilograms<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average amount<br>of limes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1kg<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2kg<\/td><td>29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3kg<\/td><td>43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4kg<\/td><td>57<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5kg<\/td><td>71<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Much Zest Do You Get From a Lime?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The zest of a lime can be used in cooking and baking recipes such as cakes, lime curd, or key lime pie, but it&rsquo;s not the easiest thing to weigh or measure in teaspoons, so I&rsquo;ve done that for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I zested average-sized limes with a fine grater taking off as much as the outer layer of zest as possible (without removing the pith below) and the outcome was as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The finely grated outer zest of one average-sized lime weighs around half a gram in total.<\/strong>  <strong>This is equal to around one teaspoon of zest per lime.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The images below show what the zest of a whole lime looks like, it might seem like a very small weight, but lime zest is very light and a small amount produces a lot of zesty flavor so you don&rsquo;t need too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zesting-a-lime.jpg\" alt=\"zest from one lime in weight\" class=\"wp-image-420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zesting-a-lime.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zesting-a-lime-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zesting-a-lime-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zesting-a-lime.jpg.webp\" alt=\"zest from one lime in weight\" class=\"wp-image-420 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zesting-a-lime.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zesting-a-lime-300x133.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zesting-a-lime-768x341.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zesting-a-lime.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-6 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<h3>How Many Spoons of Lime Zest from One Lime?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After removing as much zest as possible from the lime using a fine grater, I measured the zest yield in terms of teaspoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The zest from one lime (without pith) is equal to one heaped teaspoon (5ml) per fruit. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a tablespoon (15ml) of lime zest, you would need the zest of three average-sized limes to get the right amount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/one-lime-equals-one-teaspoon-of-zest.jpg\" alt=\"one lime equals one teaspoon of zest\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/one-lime-equals-one-teaspoon-of-zest.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/one-lime-equals-one-teaspoon-of-zest-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/one-lime-equals-one-teaspoon-of-zest.jpg.webp\" alt=\"one lime equals one teaspoon of zest\" class=\"wp-image-419 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/one-lime-equals-one-teaspoon-of-zest.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/one-lime-equals-one-teaspoon-of-zest-150x150.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/one-lime-equals-one-teaspoon-of-zest.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-9 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<h2>How Much Juice is in a Lime?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I juiced some average-sized limes by hand to find out the average amount of juice an individual fruit produces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this measurement, I squeezed out as much juice as I could by hand, however it might be possible to get a little bit more if you used an electric juicer (which juices the whole fruit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average amount of juice that one lime produced was 30g\/30ml which is equal to two to two tablespoons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Juice-of-one-lime.jpg\" alt=\"Juice of one lime in weight\" class=\"wp-image-418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Juice-of-one-lime.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Juice-of-one-lime-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Juice-of-one-lime.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Juice of one lime in weight\" class=\"wp-image-418 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Juice-of-one-lime.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Juice-of-one-lime-150x150.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Juice-of-one-lime.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Lime Juice Conversion Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows how many limes on average you need to yield a certain amount of juice, in ml and tablespoons, fluid ounces and US cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These figures are based on the average juice yield from one lime being 30ml:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Amount of <br>Juiced Lime<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grams\/<br>Milliliters<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tablespoons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1 fruit<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>60<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>90<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>150<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>180<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Amount of <br>Juiced Lime<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fluid<br>ounces<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>US Cup<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1 fruit<\/strong><\/td><td>1.01<\/td><td>0.13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>2.03<\/td><td>0.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>3.04<\/td><td>0.38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>4.06<\/td><td>0.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>5.07<\/td><td>0.63<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6 fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>6.09 <\/td><td>0.76<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Number of Limes You Need For One Cup of Juice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Based on one lime producing 30ml of juice per fruit, for a full cup (240ml) of pure lime juice, you will need the juice of around 8 limes to produce the amount you need. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f7f9\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4>Equipment and Information Used for This Article<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I used precision scales that weigh to 0.01 of a gram which is regularly calibrated with a 100g weight. For more information <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/recommended-scales-for-weighing-food-ingredients\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">see my recommended weighing scales here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure the information in this article is accurate, I researched and cross-referenced various sources (as well as original research) to obtain the correct weights and calories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Average Lime Weight:<\/strong> A typical lime purchased from a supermarket weighs around 70g (2.5oz).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lime Zest Yield:<\/strong> The finely grated outer zest from one average-sized lime weighs approximately half a gram, equivalent to one teaspoon of zest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lime Juice Content:<\/strong> On average, one lime produces about 30g\/30ml of juice, which is roughly two tablespoons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limes for One Cup of Juice:<\/strong> To obtain a full cup (240ml) of pure lime juice, you&rsquo;d need the juice from approximately 8 limes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consistency in Measurements:<\/strong> The article&rsquo;s measurements are based on precision scales that weigh to 0.01 of a gram, ensuring accurate and consistent data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Articles You Might Find Useful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this article has helped you to find out more about lime weights, you might also find the following articles helpful too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/lemon-weights\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Lemon Weights (Whole, Juice &amp; Zest in Images and Charts)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/how-much-does-an-apple-weigh\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong>How much does an apple weigh?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/mushroom-weights-and-calories\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Mushroom Weights and Calories (Various Types In Charts)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/canned-pineapple-weights-calories\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canned Pineapple Weights &amp; Calories (With Charts &amp; Calculator)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/zucchini-weights-servings-calories\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Zucchini Weights, Servings &amp; Calories (A Complete Guide)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&rsquo;ve put this article together to help you find everything you need to know about lime weights. 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