Maine Harvest for Hunger

Guide for Estimating Weight of Donated Produce

The following weights are based on a loosely packed plastic grocery bag unless otherwise noted.

bags of fresh produce

3-4 apples = 1 lb.

8 lbs. per bag

Number of ears donated

3 lbs. per fruit

7 lbs. per bag

14 lbs. per bag, or 2 medium cukes per lb.

  • 1 small head of loose leaf =  3/4 lb.
  • 1 small head of romaine = 1 lb.
  • Bag of loose lettuce leaves = 5 lbs.

12 lbs. per bag, or 2-3 medium/large onions = 1 lb.

20 lbs. per bag

2-3 medium = 1 lb, or 1 large (10”) = 1 lb

  • 25 lbs. per bag
  • 2-3 medium = 1 lb.
  • 1 large tomato or heirloom = 1 lb.
  • Acorn = 2 lbs. per squash
  • Buttercup = 4 lbs. per squash
  • Delicata = 1.5 lbs. per squash

Questions?

For more information about Harvest for Hunger, contact extension.harvestforhunger@maine.edu or complete and submit our contact form.

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