Pumpkin Puree (Canned):
Grams to Cups
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
Canned pumpkin puree weighs 245 grams per cup — nearly identical to water, which makes sense given that pumpkin puree is about 90% water. One standard 15-oz can contains about 425 g (roughly 1¾ cups), and most pumpkin pie recipes call for exactly one can.
How much Pumpkin Puree (Canned) weighs at each cup measure.
Convert Pumpkin Puree (Canned)
1 cup = 245 grams
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Quick reference
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 g | 0.18 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 31 g | 1.09 oz |
| ¼ cup | 61 g | 2.15 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 82 g | 2.89 oz |
| ½ cup | 123 g | 4.34 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 163 g | 5.75 oz |
| ¾ cup | 184 g | 6.49 oz |
| 1 cup | 245 g | 8.64 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 306 g | 10.79 oz |
| 1½ cups | 368 g | 12.98 oz |
| 2 cups | 490 g | 17.28 oz |
| 3 cups | 735 g | 25.93 oz |
About Pumpkin Puree (Canned)
The most important distinction in pumpkin baking is between pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling. They are completely different products:
Pumpkin puree is 100% cooked, mashed pumpkin — no sugar, no spices, no additives. This is what recipes call for when they say 'canned pumpkin.'
Pumpkin pie filling (or 'pumpkin pie mix') contains sugar, spices, and thickeners already added. It weighs approximately 270 g/cup due to the added sugar. Using pie filling when puree is called for will result in an overly sweet, over-spiced product.
Homemade pumpkin puree varies more in water content than canned. Fresh-roasted pumpkin typically needs to be drained in a cheesecloth-lined strainer for 30 minutes to match the consistency (and weight) of canned puree. Without draining, homemade puree can weigh 200–220 g/cup and will make your batter too wet.
One 15-oz can (425 g) is the standard size in American recipes. When recipes call for '1 can pumpkin,' they always mean this size. The less common 29-oz can (822 g) is approximately double.
Tips for measuring Pumpkin Puree (Canned)
- Pumpkin puree: ~245 g/cup. Pumpkin pie filling: ~270 g/cup — NOT the same product.
- 1 standard can (15 oz) = ~425 g = ~1¾ cups.
- Drain homemade pumpkin puree 30 min in cheesecloth to match canned consistency.
- Leftover puree freezes perfectly for up to 3 months.
Common mistakes
- Using pumpkin pie filling when puree is called for — pre-sweetened and pre-spiced
- Using undrained homemade puree — too watery, ruins batter consistency
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams in a cup of Pumpkin Puree (Canned)?
- 1 cup of Pumpkin Puree (Canned) weighs 245 grams — the standard used in most American recipes. Use the converter above for any other amount.
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Pumpkin Puree (Canned)?
- 1 tablespoon of Pumpkin Puree (Canned) weighs about 15 grams. The full table above lists every common cup fraction.
- What's the most common mistake when measuring Pumpkin Puree (Canned)?
- Using pumpkin pie filling when puree is called for — pre-sweetened and pre-spiced. Weighing on a kitchen scale avoids it entirely.
- Does Pumpkin Puree (Canned) need to be levelled in the cup?
- Yes — spoon pumpkin Puree (Canned) in and sweep a straight edge across the top. Scooping or tapping compacts it and changes the weight.