How Many Cucumbers in a Pound? Cucumber Yield, Peeled or Not
A pound is about 1 1/2 cucumbers 8 1/4 inches long: USDA’s nutrient database weighs one at 301 g with its ends trimmed, and the ends are only 3%. Unpeeled and diced, a pound of whole cucumbers gives about 0.98 lb; peeled and sliced, about 0.84 lb (USDA Food Buying Guide).
USDA yields for cucumber
From the USDA Food Buying Guide: how much ready-to-use or cooked product one pound as purchased gives. The figures work the same in metric: 0.98 lb per pound is 0.98 kg per kilogram.
| As purchased (USDA description) | Result, as USDA states it | Yield | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumbers, fresh; Whole, Unpared | 1 lb AP = 0.98 lb (about 2-3/4 cups) ready-to-serve raw, unpared, diced cucumber (ready to use, raw) | 98% | FBG table |
| Cucumbers, fresh; Whole, Unpared | 1 lb AP = 0.84 lb ready-to-serve raw, pared, sliced cucumber (ready to use, raw) | 84% | FBG table |
How much is waste
USDA’s nutrient database (SR28, NDB 11205) lists 3% of “Cucumber, with peel, raw” as refuse: ends.
How much to buy
At 98% (unpeeled, diced cucumber):
| Ready to use | Buy as purchased |
|---|---|
| 1.00 lb (0.45 kg) | 1.02 lb (0.46 kg) |
| 5.00 lb (2.27 kg) | 5.10 lb (2.31 kg) |
| 10.0 lb (4.54 kg) | 10.2 lb (4.63 kg) |
| 25.0 lb (11.3 kg) | 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) |
Cost per usable pound
At 98%, the price as purchased becomes, per pound and per kilogram:
| Price as purchased | Cost per usable pound |
|---|---|
| $1.00/lb ($2.20/kg) | $1.02/lb ($2.25/kg) |
| $1.50/lb ($3.31/kg) | $1.53/lb ($3.37/kg) |
| $2.00/lb ($4.41/kg) | $2.04/lb ($4.50/kg) |
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Good to know
- Peeling costs about 14% more of the cucumber in the Food Buying Guide (0.84 lb against 0.98 lb), and USDA’s nutrient database puts parings and ends at 27% for peeled cucumber.
FAQ
How many cucumbers are in a pound?
About 1 1/2 slicing cucumbers 8 1/4 inches long. USDA’s nutrient database weighs one at 301 g with the ends off and puts the ends at 3%, so a whole one is about 310 g (11 oz).
How much cucumber do I need for 10 lb peeled and sliced?
About 11.9 lb of whole cucumbers (10 ÷ 0.84).
How much of a cucumber is waste?
Only the ends, about 2–3%, if you leave the skin on (Food Buying Guide 0.98 lb per pound, nutrient database 3%). Peeled, the loss rises to 16–27%.
Sources
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (yield tables; public domain)
- USDA Agricultural Research Service, National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (refuse)
USDA figures are averages; size, grade, trim, ripeness and cooking change them. Weigh your own main items before you cost a menu on them.
Last reviewed October 11, 2026.
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