How Many Limes Make a Cup of Juice?
About 8 medium limes make 1 cup of juice. One lime yields roughly 2 tablespoons.
Limes quick reference
| 1 cup lime juice | ≈ 8 limes |
| 1 medium lime | ≈ 2 tbsp juice |
| 1 medium lime (zest) | ≈ 2 tsp zest |
Frequently asked questions
- How much juice is in one lime?
- A medium lime gives about 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) of juice.
- How many limes for 1/4 cup juice?
- About 2 medium limes.
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