Weights and Processed Yields of Fruits and Vegetables (2024)

ProductRetail VolumeNet Weight* (lb)Processed YieldCommentsAsparaguspyramid crate321 to 1 1/2 lb = 1 pint frozen
3 to 4 lb = 1 quart cannedoften sold in bunches weighing 1 1/2 to 2 lb eachbushel (bu)24Beans, Limabushel301 bu = 12 to 16 pints frozen
3 to 5 lb = 1 quart cannedBeans, Snapbushel28 to 301 bu = 30 to 45 pints frozen
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 lb = 1 quart canned
1 bu = about 15-16 quarts cannedoften sold in 1 bushel wirebound wooden cratesBeetsbushel, topped521 bu = 35 to 42 pints frozen
2 to 3 1/2 lb = 1 quart cannedoften sold in 2-lb bunches with leavesBroccoliwax boxes23 to 251 bu = 10 to 12 quarts canned
1 lb = 1 pint frozencommercially, most broccoli is top-iced in wax boxesBrussels Sproutscarton, loose pack251 quart = 1 1/2 pints frozenquart1 1/2Cabbageflat crate53 to 603 lb = 1 quart canned sauerkraut
1 lb = 2 cups cooked
1 lb = 4 cups shreddedoften sold by the head, varying in size with variety and tightness of head, usually 2 to 6 lbcarton53Carrotsbushel, topped

50

1-, 5- or up to 48-lb bags

1 bu = 32 to 40 pints frozen
2 to 3 lb = 1 quart cannedoften sold in bags of varying weightsCauliflowercarton of 9 to 16 heads, trimmed18 to 242 med. heads = 3 pints frozen, or 1 1/2 quarts cannedusually sold as 1- to 1 1/2-lb headsCollardsSold in a bushel box as bunched leaves, or whole plants in boxes18 to 203/4 – 1 lb = 1 pintmarkets desire bunches to weigh 4 lbCorn, Sweetwirebound wood crates or 4-dozen-ear boxes

42 to 50 (crates)

24 to 32 (boxes)

60 ears = 14 to 17 pints frozen
1 dozen ears = 1 to 1 1/2 quarts cannedat markets, usually sold by the dozen which weighs 6 to 8 lb in-huskCucumbersbushel48 to 501 bu = 24 quarts of dill picklessometimes sold by countEggplantsbushel33 to 35sometimes sold by countGreensbushel18 to 201 to 1 1/2 lb = 1 pint frozenmustard, spinach, and turnip often sold in 1- to 1 1/2-lb bunches or bagsKalebushel181 bu = 6 to 9 quarts canned, 12 to 18 pints frozenalso sold in 1- to 1 1/2-lb bunchesMuskmelonsbox or bin48usually sold by count; vary widely in size by variety, 3 to 6 lb eachOkratall bushel hamper26 to 301 bu = 17 quarts canned
34 to 40 pints frozen12-quart basket15 to 18Onionsbag40bunch, green – 48 bunches15 to 18Peas, English
green (unshelled)bushel28 to 301 bu = 12 to 15 pints frozen
3 to 6 lb = 1 quart cannedpeck7 to 8Peas, Southernbushel hamper253 1/2 to 4 = 1 quartPeas, Edible Podpeck8 to 10quart1 to 1 1/2Peppers, Green Hotbushel box282/3 lb = 1 pint frozenOften sold by count; large peppers, 80-85 per bu; small peppers, 110 per bucartons16 to 25Potatoes, Irish
(mature)sack1001 bu = 20 quarts cannedbushel60peck15Potatoes (new)No. 10 bag10Pumpkinspie pumpkins each5 to 153 to 4 lb = 1 quart cannedsold by count or in large bin boxesJack o'lantern each15 to 40Radishescarton of 30 6-oz film bags12also sold in bunches of 1/2 to 3/4 lbRhubarbbunch2 to 2 1/21 lb cooked = 3/4 cupRutabagabushel basket561 lb = 2 2/3 cups dicedusually sold by countpeck15Squash, Summerbushel40 to 441 bu = 32 to 40 pints frozen
2 to 4 lb = 1 quart cannedzucchini, crookneck, pattypan, etc.Squash, Wintersmall each1 to 43 lb = 2 pints frozen
2 1/2 to 3 lb = 1 quart cannedusually sold by count and may be graded by size such as acorn, butternut, buttercupintermediate each6 to 12Intermediate includes delicious, golden hubbard, bananalarge each15 to 40Large includes varieties such as blue hubbard, jumbo bananaSweet Potatoesbox (cured)402/3 lb = 1 pint frozen
2 to 3 lb = 1 quart cannedTomatoespaperboard box252 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb = 1 quart canned
1 bu = 15 to 20 quarts cannedplace pack18 to 20Turnipswithout tops; mesh bag or bushel50 to 561 lb = 2 2/3 cups diced6 to 8 turnips per bunch; roots to be 2 to 3 in. in diameterpeck12 to 15turnips bunched with tops; sold by the dozen in paperboard box18 dozenWatermelonspallet binusually sold by count; 36, 45 and 60 are the most common bin countsNote. Net weight per container may vary slightly due to variation in product size. Net weight should not be less than the lowest stated weight listed.