How Many Potatoes Are in a Cup?
About 1 medium potato makes 1 cup cubed. One pound is roughly 3 medium potatoes.
Potatoes quick reference
| 1 cup cubed | ≈ 1 medium potato |
| 1 cup mashed | ≈ 1 large potato |
| 1 pound potatoes | ≈ 3 medium (≈ 3.5 cups cubed) |
Frequently asked questions
- How many potatoes for mashed potatoes?
- Plan on about 1/2 pound (1 medium potato) per person.
- How much does a medium potato weigh?
- About 150–170 g.
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