How Heavy Is a Medium Apple?
a Medium Apple weighs about
182 g (0.401 lb)
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- a medium apple0.182 kg
one medium apple, 3 inches in diameter, with skin
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
- a large egg0.05 kg
one USDA large egg, edible portion with the shell removed
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.1× an iPhone 16
- About 3.6× a large egg
- About 21× a gallon of water
Why weights differ
The USDA portion includes the skin but not the core, so an apple weighed whole on a scale is a little heavier. Dense varieties such as Granny Smith run heavier than the same-size softer apples.
Sources
[1] U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central
FoodData Central: Apples, raw, with skin (FDC 171688)Government agency
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Value as published: 1 medium apple (3" dia) = 182 g · accessed 2026-11-11.
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- a medium banana118 g (0.26 lb)
- a stick of butter113 g (0.249 lb)
- a can of soda370 g (0.816 lb)
- a loaf of bread0.567 kg (1.25 lb)
- a large egg50 g (0.11 lb)
- a liter of water1 kg (2.2 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medium apple weigh?
a Medium Apple weighs about 182 g (0.401 lb) — one medium apple, 3 inches in diameter, with skin.
How much is a medium apple in pounds and ounces?
0.401 lb, which is 6.42 oz. In metric terms: 0.182 kg.
Is a medium apple heavier than an iPhone 16?
Yes. a Medium Apple weighs about 182 g (0.401 lb), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 1.1×.
Why do sources give different weights?
The USDA portion includes the skin but not the core, so an apple weighed whole on a scale is a little heavier. Dense varieties such as Granny Smith run heavier than the same-size softer apples.
Where does this number come from?
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