How Many Lemons Make a Cup of Juice?
You need about 4–6 medium lemons to get 1 cup of juice. One lemon yields roughly 2–3 tablespoons.
Lemons quick reference
| 1 cup lemon juice | ≈ 4–6 lemons |
| 1 medium lemon | ≈ 2–3 tbsp juice |
| 1 medium lemon (zest) | ≈ 1 tbsp zest |
Frequently asked questions
- How much juice is in one lemon?
- A medium lemon gives about 2–3 tablespoons (1–1.5 fl oz) of juice.
- How many lemons for 1/2 cup juice?
- About 2–3 medium lemons.
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