The short answer: a carrot typically weighs about 60 to 120 grams (2 to 4 ounces), with peeling and trimming reducing that a little.
Carrot weight by type
Carrots range from slim snacking carrots to large storage roots. The weights below cover the common loose and bagged carrots you find in shops.
| Type (example) | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| Baby/snacking carrot | about 10-15 g (0.4-0.5 oz) |
| Small carrot | about 40-60 g (1.4-2 oz) |
| Medium carrot | about 60-90 g (2-3 oz) |
| Large carrot | about 100-150 g (3.5-5 oz) |
What affects carrot weight
- Size. A large storage carrot can weigh three or more times a small one.
- Variety. Stubby and large-rooted varieties weigh more than slim types.
- Peeling and trimming. Removing the skin, tip, and tops trims a few grams.
- Moisture. Fresh carrots are firm and heavy; old ones dry out and lose weight.
- Greens. Carrots sold with leafy tops weigh noticeably more before trimming.
How carrot weight compares
A medium carrot weighs about the same as a large egg, while a big storage carrot is closer to a small apple.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an average carrot weigh?
A medium carrot weighs about 60 to 90 grams. Large carrots can reach roughly 150 grams.
How much does a baby carrot weigh?
A packaged baby carrot weighs only about 10 to 15 grams each.
How much does a carrot weigh after peeling?
Peeling and trimming remove a small amount, leaving roughly 85 to 90 percent of the raw weight.
