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Peppers to Cups Conversion (Bell Peppers and Jalapeno Peppers)

Updated: Apr 26, 2025 · Published: Mar 31, 2023 by Nicole B. · 4 Comments

Many recipes call for a specific number of diced bell peppers or jalapenos but peppers can vary tremendously in size. A very large bell pepper can weigh twice as much as a small one, for example. This guide tells you what size of what pepper will yield how many cups of diced pepper.

Bell peppers and jalapeno peppers on a table.
Bell peppers and jalapeno peppers come in different sizes. Find out what size pepper will yield how many cups of diced pepper with this conversion guide.
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  • How many cups of diced pepper does a large bell pepper yield:
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How many cups of diced pepper does a large bell pepper yield:

One large bell pepper (about 12 ounces) will yield about 2 cups of diced pepper. (With each chunk of diced bell pepper measuring about ½ inch per side.)

Whole and diced green bell pepper.

How many cups of diced pepper does a small bell pepper yield:

One small bell pepper (about 6 ounces) will yield about 1 cup of diced pepper. (With each chunk of diced bell pepper measuring about ½ inch per side.)

Whole and diced red bell pepper.

How many cups of diced pepper does a large jalapeno pepper yield:

One large jalapeno pepper (about 1 ½ ounces) will yield about ¼ cup of diced pepper. (With each chunk of diced jalapeno pepper measuring about ¼ inch per side.)

A large, whole jalapeno pepper and diced jalapeno pepper in a bowl.

How many cups of diced pepper does a small jalapeno pepper yield:

One small jalapeno pepper (about ¾ of an ounce) will yield about 2 tablespoons of diced pepper. (With each chunk of diced jalapeno pepper measuring about ¼ inch per side.)

A small, whole jalapeno pepper and diced jalapeno pepper in a bowl.

More produce conversion guides:

  • This tomato conversion guide covers all the common types of tomatoes and also lists cup-to-weight conversions for canned tomatoes.
  • Check out this guide for shallots to tablespoons of minced shallot conversions.
  • This cauliflower conversion guide covers cauliflower heads and florets, as well as riced and frozen cauliflower.
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Comments

  1. Opal says

    January 25, 2025 at 7:03 am

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Nicole B. says

      January 25, 2025 at 7:03 pm

      You're welcome!

      Reply
  2. jorly says

    April 08, 2024 at 9:30 am

    Thank you! Now I can stop wondering.

    Reply
    • Nicole B. says

      April 08, 2024 at 5:26 pm

      You're welcome!

      Reply

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