Knowing the weight of a single tomato is helpful if you are cooking or canning. Still, the average size depends on the type of tomato and when it was harvested.
So, how much does a tomato weigh? The smallest tomatoes (cherry tomatoes) weigh only half an ounce (14 grams) to 2 ounces (57 grams). The largest tomatoes (beefsteak tomatoes) can weigh a pound (16 ounces or 455 grams) or more. Most medium tomatoes (the ones you find at a grocery store) weigh anywhere from 4 to 8 ounces.
The weight of a tomato depends on the variety: cherry, grape, plum, roma, or beefsteak. omato weight can vary from half an ounce (14 grams) for the smallest tomatoes all the way up to 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) for the largest tomatoes.
Smaller tomato varieties (such as cherry, grape, and plum tomatoes) usually weigh no more than 2 or 3 ounces (57 to 85 grams).
Let’s look at some different tomato varieties and how much they weigh on average.
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How Much Does A Tomato Weigh?
The weight of a tomato depends on the variety of tomato. There are cherry, plum, grape, roma, and beef tomatoes of various sizes.
The following tables shows different types of tomatoes, along with the average weight (in grams and ounces), the number of tomatoes per kilogram, and the number of tomatoes per pound.
| Type Of Tomato | Weight (ounces) | Fruits Per Pound |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry | 0.5 to 2 | 8 to 32 |
| Plum | 1 to 2 | 8 to 16 |
| Grape | 1 to 3 | 5 to 16 |
| Roma | 2 to 5 | 3 to 8 |
| Beef steak | 8 to 64 | 1 to 2 |
| Type of Tomato | Weight (grams) | Fruits Per Kilogram |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry | 14 to 57 | 17 to 71 |
| Plum | 28 to 57 | 17 to 36 |
| Grape | 28 to 85 | 12 to 36 |
| Roma | 57 to 142 | 7 to 18 |
| Beef steak | 227 to 1814 | 1 to 4 |
More About Tomato Sizes (What Makes A Small Tomato Or A Large Tomato?)
According to the USDA, the size of a tomato depends on its diameter.
Remember that cherry, plum, grape, and roma tomatoes are exempted from marking requirements as to size.
For more information, check out this information on tomato sizes from the USDA.
According to the USDA, these are the dimensions for various sizes of tomatoes:
| Size | Minimum Diameter (inches) | Maximum Diameter (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 2.125 | 2.281 |
| Medium | 2.250 | 2.531 |
| Large | 2.500 | 2.781 |
| Extra Large | 2.75 | NA |
| Size | Minimum Diameter (cm) | Maximum Diameter (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 5.398 | 5.794 |
| Medium | 5.715 | 6.429 |
| Large | 6.350 | 7.064 |
| Extra Large | 6.985 | NA |
Note that “minimum diameter” means that the tomato will not pass through a round opening of the designated diameter when the tomato is placed with the greatest transverse diameter across the opening.
Note that “maximum diameter” means that the tomato will pass through a round opening of the designated diameter in any position.
How Much Does A Cherry Tomato Weigh?
A cherry tomato weighs between 0.5 and 2 ounces (14 to 57 grams), making them the smallest tomatoes available. Most cherry tomatoes weigh about 1 ounce (28 grams), with a diameter of about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters).
The small size of cherry tomatoes is offset by the large amount of fruit that you get from a single plant. Some cherry tomato varieties can produce hundreds of little tomatoes in a single season!
Even better, indeterminate cherry tomato varieties will keep producing fruit throughout the growing season.
See the table below for cherry tomato weights in ounces and grams.
| Cherry Tomato Variety | Weight (ounces) | Weight (grams) |
|---|---|---|
| Honeycomb Hybrid | 0.5 | 14 |
| Cherry Roma | 1 | 28 |
| Chadwick Cherry | 1 | 28 |
| Cherry Baby Hybrid | 1 | 28 |
| Super Sweet 100 Hybrid | 1 | 28 |
| Gardener’s Delight | 1 | 28 |
| Sun Gold Hybrid | 1 | 28 |
| Italian Ice Hybrid | 1 | 28 |
| Sunchocola Hybrid | 1 to 2 | 28 to 57 |
| Black Cherry | 1 to 2 | 28 to 57 |
How Much Does A Plum Tomato Weigh?
A plum tomato weighs between 1 and 2 ounces (28 to 57 grams). This makes them about the same size as cherry tomatoes.
The small size of plum tomatoes is offset by the large amount of fruit that you can get from a single plant. Plum tomato plants can bear dozens or hundreds of fruits in a single season!
Indeterminate plum tomato varieties keep producing fruit up until frost.
See the table below for plum tomato weights in ounces and grams.
| Plum Tomato Variety | Weight (ounces) | Weight (grams) |
|---|---|---|
| Juliet Hybrid | 1 | 28 |
| Shimmer Hybrid | 1 to 2 | 28 to 57 |
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How Much Does A Grape Tomato Weigh?
A grape tomato weighs between 1 and 3 ounces (14 to 57 grams). This makes them about the same size or slightly larger than cherry tomatoes.
The small size of grape tomatoes is offset by the large amount of fruit that you can get from a single plant. Grape tomato plants can produce dozens or hundreds of tomatoes in one season!
Indeterminate grape tomato varieties keep producing fruit for the entire growing season.
See the table below for grape tomato weights in ounces and grams.
| Grape Tomato Variety | Weight (ounces) | Weight (grams) |
|---|---|---|
| Maglia Rosa | 1 to 3 | 28 to 85 |
| Sweet Zen Hybrid | 1 to 2 | 28 to 57 |
| Napa Grape Hybrid | 1 | 28 |
How Much Does A Roma Tomato Weigh?
A Roma tomato weigs between 2 and 5 ounces (57 to 142 grams). This makes them somewhat larger than cherry or grape tomatoes.
Roma tomato plants can produce dozens or hundreds of fruits in a given year!
Indeterminate Roma tomato varieties keep producing fruit until frost ends the growing season.
For more information about the plants themselves, check out my article on how big Roma tomatoes get.
See the table below for Roma tomato weights in ounces and grams.
| Roma Tomato Variety | Weight (ounces) | Weight (grams) |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Roma | 3 to 4 | 85 to 113 |
| Roma VF | 2 | 57 |
| Roma Grande | 4 | 113 |
| Roma Organic | 2 | 57 |
| Tangerine Mama Hybrid | 3 to 4 | 85 to 113 |
| Roma | 2 | 57 |
| Fresh Salsa Hybrid | 4 to 5 | 113 to 142 |
How Much Does A Beefsteak Tomato (Beef Tomato) Weigh?
A Beefsteak tomato weighs between 8 and 64 ounces (227 to 1814 grams). This makes them much larger than cherry, grape, pear, or Roma tomatoes.
Even though Beefsteak tomatoes are large, you can still get dozens of fruit per plant in a single season.
Indeterminate Beefsteak tomato varieties will keep producing fruit throughout the growing season.
See the table below for Beefsteak tomato weights in ounces and grams.
| Beefsteak Tomato Variety | Weight (ounces) | Weight (grams) |
|---|---|---|
| Super Beefsteak | 17 | 482 |
| Beefsteak Organic | 16 to 32 | 454 to 907 |
| Patty’s Yellow Striped Beefsteak | 10 to 16 | 283 to 454 |
| Hungarian Heart | 8 to 16 | 227 to 454 |
| Porterhouse Hybrid | 32 to 64 | 907 to 1814 |
| Heritage Hybrid | 16 | 454 |
| Orange Wellington Hybrid | 12 | 340 |
| SteakHouse Hybrid | 24 to 48 | 680 to 1361 |
| Jersey Boy Hybrid | 8 to 10 | 227 to 283 |
| Cherokee Purple | 13 | 369 |
| Sunny Boy Hybrid | 16 | 454 |
| Brandywine Red | 16 to 32 | 454 to 907 |
| Better Boy Hybrid | 16 | 454 |
| Pink Pounder Hybrid | 16 | 454 |
You can also check out my articles to learn more about Brandywine tomatoes and Better Boy tomatoes.
Conclusion
Now you have a much better idea of how much different varieties of tomatoes weigh. You also know that there is a huge variation in the weight of tomatoes, depending on the variety.
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