{"id":3091,"date":"2018-08-15T06:11:53","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T06:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/?p=3091"},"modified":"2021-09-05T01:31:43","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T01:31:43","slug":"how-heavy-is-a-watermelon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/how-heavy-is-a-watermelon\/","title":{"rendered":"How Heavy is a Watermelon &#8211; Average Melon Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The whole, green striped watermelons we see at the local supermarkets appear similar in size but are they similar in weight?<\/p>\n<p>While the majority of watermelons we commonly see lie within just one to two pounds of one each other, there has been a number of cases where enormous watermelons have been recorded.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>So, how heavy is an average watermelon?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3094 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/weight-of-watermelon-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"weight-of-watermelon\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/weight-of-watermelon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/weight-of-watermelon-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#The_Average_Weight_of_a_Watermelon\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> The Average Weight of a Watermelon<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Factors_that_Determine_the_Size_of_a_Melon\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> Factors that Determine the Size of a Melon:<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#The_Variety\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">1.1.1<\/span> The Variety<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Nutrients_and_Maturation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">1.1.2<\/span> Nutrients and Maturation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Diameter_of_a_Watermelon\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Diameter of a Watermelon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Average_Weight_Depending_on_Watermelon_Type\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Average Weight Depending on Watermelon Type<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Variety_Verses_Weight_Table\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Variety Verses Weight Table<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Crimson_Sweet\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Crimson Sweet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Grey_Bell\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Grey Bell<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Carolina_Cross\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.4<\/span> Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Carolina Cross<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Jubilee\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.5<\/span> Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Jubilee<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Charleston_76\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.6<\/span> Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Charleston 76<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Heaviest_Watermelon_to_Date\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> The Heaviest Watermelon to Date<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Amount_of_Watermelon_Consumed_Per_Person\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Amount of Watermelon Consumed Per Person<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Average_Weight_of_a_Watermelon\">The Average Weight of a Watermelon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the weight of a watermelon varies, the average weight lies between<strong> 20 and 25 pounds<\/strong> (between 9 to 11 kilos). In turn, these average watermelons generally yield <strong>14 to 18 pounds of edible fruit<\/strong> leaving the remainder of the weight in the rind. Keeping the average weight of a melon in mind, this makes the largest melon recorded to date, weighing 350 pounds sound mammoth.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Factors_that_Determine_the_Size_of_a_Melon\">Factors that Determine the Size of a Melon:<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span id=\"The_Variety\">The Variety<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There are over 50 common types of watermelon enjoyed around the world, while there are over 1,200 varieties in total. These 1,200 varieties of watermelon range in color, taste and size. The smallest of these varieties weighs in at 1 pound while the heaviest can weigh up to 200 pounds.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Nutrients_and_Maturation\">Nutrients and Maturation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A watermelon that is fed nutrients and allowed to grow to its full potential is much more likely to grow larger and weigh more than one that is not watered and is picked before it has ripened.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Diameter_of_a_Watermelon\">Diameter of a Watermelon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A typical watermelon that can be found at the local supermarket generally measures<strong> 16 inches long<\/strong> and approximately <strong>10 inches in diameter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3099 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/diameter-of-watermelon-300x266.jpg\" alt=\"diameter-of-watermelon\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Average_Weight_Depending_on_Watermelon_Type\">Average Weight Depending on Watermelon Type<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While an average weight across all watermelon species can be determined, the average weight depending on the variety gives one a greater understanding of what their favorite watermelon should weigh.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Variety_Verses_Weight_Table\">Variety Verses Weight Table<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Below you can find a list of commonly enjoyed watermelons and their average weight. This table should give you an idea of how much your favorite watermelon should weigh.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"345\"><strong>Variety of Watermelon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Average Weight \u2013 In Pounds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"345\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Little Baby Flower<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2 to 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"345\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Orange Crisp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">17 to 19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"345\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Crimson Sweet<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">15 to 25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"345\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Starlight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"346\">10 to 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"345\">Sunshine<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">8 to 10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"345\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dark Belle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">5 to 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"345\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sorbet Swirl<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"346\">10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"345\">New Orchid<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">7 to 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"345\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Farmers Wonderful<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"346\">14 to 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"345\">Sorbet<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">6 to 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"345\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sweet Favorite<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">10 to 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span id=\"Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Crimson_Sweet\">Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Crimson Sweet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This watermelon has distinctive bright green skin with dark striping. These sweet, rounded watermelons measure approximately 10 inches across and weigh anywhere between <strong>19 to 28 pounds<\/strong> (9 to 13 kilos).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3103 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/crimson-sweet-watermelon.jpg\" alt=\"crimson-sweet-watermelon\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Grey_Bell\">Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Grey Bell<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Grey Bell watermelon is often perfectly round and sports bright red flesh and grey\/green skin. These watermelons generally weigh anywhere from <strong>13 to 18 pounds<\/strong> (6 to 8 kilos).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3104 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/watermelon-grey-bell.jpg\" alt=\"watermelon-grey-bell\" width=\"250\" height=\"231\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Carolina_Cross\">Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Carolina Cross<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0Carolina Cross watermelon varieties are often titled as the largest in growing competitions. It is common for this variety to produce fruit that is anywhere from<strong> 65 pounds to 150 pounds<\/strong> in weight (29 to 68 kilos).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3112 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/carolina-cross-watermelon-variety.jpg\" alt=\"carolina-cross-watermelon-variety\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Jubilee\">Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Jubilee<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This watermelon variety sports light green outer skin with dark green stripes. The flesh of a Jubilee watermelon is bright red, crisp while firm. These watermelons are one of the longest and can measure up to 24 inches long (55 to 60 cm). These watermelons generally weigh around the <strong>35 pound<\/strong> mark (16 kilos).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3105 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/watermelon-jubilee.jpg\" alt=\"watermelon-jubilee\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Average_Weight_of_Watermelon_8211_Charleston_76\">Average Weight of Watermelon &#8211; Charleston 76<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This long watermelon variety has a grey\/green outer with dark green veins. These watermelons are not the typical round shape and their length is usually around 23 inches. Charleston 76 watermelons can weigh anywhere <strong>up to 35 pounds<\/strong> (16 kilos).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3106 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/watermelon-charleston.jpg\" alt=\"watermelon-charleston\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Heaviest_Watermelon_to_Date\">The Heaviest Watermelon to Date<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The heaviest watermelon recorded to date was grown by Chris Kent. This gigantic watermelon was recorded on the 4th of October 2013 and weighed a heavy 350.5 pounds (159 kilos). Grown in the United States, this watermelon weighed 14 times more than the average melons sold at the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3095 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/largest-recorded-watermelon.jpg\" alt=\"largest-recorded-watermelon\" width=\"300\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/largest-recorded-watermelon.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/largest-recorded-watermelon-254x300.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Amount_of_Watermelon_Consumed_Per_Person\">Amount of Watermelon Consumed Per Person<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If an average watermelon weighs 20 pounds a sufficient per person serve can be established. A 20 pound watermelon can generally be cut into 60 slices that are just under and inch thick each. If a single person on average consumes 3 slices, this means that a 20 pound watermelon should be enough to feed 30 people. It is safe to say that a 20 pound watermelon would be more than enough for at least 20 people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The whole, green striped watermelons we see at the local supermarkets appear similar in size but are they similar in weight? While the majority of watermelons we commonly see lie within just one to two pounds of one each other, there has been a number of cases where enormous watermelons have been recorded. 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