The short answer: A single raspberry typically weighs about 3 to 5 grams (0.1 to 0.18 ounces). Its hollow center makes it very light for its size.
Raspberry weight by type
Raspberry weight is tiny and varies by variety and ripeness, with the fruit's hollow core keeping it light.
| Type (example) | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| Small (wild raspberry) | 1 to 2 g (0.04 to 0.07 oz) |
| Medium (common red) | 3 to 5 g (0.1 to 0.18 oz) |
| Large (cultivated dessert) | 5 to 7 g (0.18 to 0.25 oz) |
| Cup of raspberries | roughly 120 to 140 g (4 to 5 oz) |
What affects raspberry weight
- Variety. Cultivated dessert raspberries are larger and heavier than wild ones.
- Ripeness. Fully ripe berries hold more juice and weigh slightly more.
- Hollow center. The empty core keeps each berry very light for its diameter.
- Growing conditions. Water and sunlight affect berry size and plumpness.
- Water content. Fresh berries weigh far more than dried or freeze-dried ones.
How raspberry weight compares
A single raspberry weighs about the same as a small paperclip, and a whole cup of them weighs roughly the same as a medium apple.
Frequently asked questions
How many raspberries are in a cup?
A cup holds roughly 25 to 40 raspberries depending on their size, weighing about 120 to 140 grams in total.
How many raspberries make 100 grams?
Since each berry weighs about 3 to 5 grams, roughly 20 to 33 raspberries add up to 100 grams.
Why are raspberries so light?
Each raspberry is a cluster of small juicy segments around a hollow core, so it is mostly air and water for its size.
