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If you are starting a juice bar or are looking to add fresh juice to your menu, then the amount of juice you can squeeze from each fruit is important.

This lets you know how many fruits you will need for each glass or bottle of juice. And when you know how many fruits you need, you will know how much each glass or bottle of juice will cost, and you will know what to charge so you can make a profit.

Fruit Sizes Matter

Of course, the size of fruits can vary a bit, so these numbers will be more of a general guide than a rule of thumb.

For example, there are some oranges that are about the size of a lemon and there are other oranges that are about the size of a grapefruit. Obviosly you will get different amounts of juice from each. 

The guide below is based on the average size of oranges, lemons, limes, etc. If you have an oversized orange or lemon, you will get more juice, and if it’s smaller, you get less.

I know all that is common sense, but common sense isn’t all that common, so I figured it needed to be said.

How Much Juice Is in One Orange?

Oranges are by far the most common citrus fruit that people juice, so we will start what most of you came here for.

Typically, you can get about 4 to 5 tablespoons, or 1/4 to 1/3 cups, of juice from one orange. So, to fill a cup with fresh orange juice, you’ll need around three oranges. Keep in mind that this estimate is for common oranges.

Varieties like Valencia, navel, mandarin, or blood oranges will give you different amounts of juice. On average, a pound of oranges (usually two medium-sized fruits) will yield about 8 to 10 tablespoons of juice.

Fresh Orange to Orange Juice Conversions

Here’s a handy guide to help you figure out how many oranges you need for your desired amount of juice:

• 1/4 Orange = 1 Tbsp Orange Juice
• 1 Orange = 4 Tbsp or 1/4 Cup Orange Juice
• 2 Oranges = 1/2 Cup Orange Juice
• 3 Oranges = 3/4 Cup Orange Juice
• 4 Oranges = 1 Cup Orange Juice

Remember, these conversions are approximations. The actual amount can vary based on the fruit’s ripeness, size, and variety.

How Much Juice Is in One Lime?

On average, you can get about 2 tablespoons of juice from one lime. So, to make a cup of fresh lime juice, you’ll need around 8 limes. Typically, a pound of limes equals 4 to 5 fruits, giving you between 8 and 10 tablespoons, or 1/2 to 2/3 cups, of lime juice.

Fresh Lime to Lime Juice Conversions

Here’s a handy guide to help you convert fresh limes into the amount of juice you need:

• 1/2 Lime = 1 Tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 Lime = 2 Tbsp Lime Juice
• 2 Limes = 1/4 Cup Lime Juice
• 4 Limes = 1/2 Cup Lime Juice
• 6 Limes = 3/4 Cup Lime Juice
• 8 Limes = 1 Cup Lime Juice

Just keep in mind, these conversions are rough estimates. The actual amount of juice can vary based on the ripeness, size, and variety of the limes.

How Much Juice Is in One Grapefruit?

A standard grapefruit gives you about 12 tablespoons, or 3/4 cup, of juice. So, to get a full cup of grapefruit juice, you’ll need about 1 and 1/4 grapefruits. Typically, a pound of grapefruits equals 1 1/2 to 2 fruits, yielding around 1 1/2 cups of fresh juice.

Fresh Grapefruit to Grapefruit Juice Conversions

Here’s a quick guide to help you convert fresh grapefruits into the amount of juice you need:

• 1/3 Grapefruit = 1/4 Cup Grapefruit Juice
• 2/3 Grapefruit = 1/2 Cup Grapefruit Juice
• 1 Grapefruit = 3/4 Cup Grapefruit Juice
• 1 1/4 Grapefruit = 1 Cup Grapefruit Juice

Keep in mind, these conversions are rough estimates. The actual amount of juice can vary based on the ripeness, size, and variety of the grapefruits.

Get More Juice With A Commercial Citrus Juicer

Not only does having a commercial citrus juicer make it a lot easier to juice the fruits, these machines can also get you a better yeild than you get with hand juicing.

Zummo Juicers can extract about 3.3 ounces of juice from each orange, which is slightly more than the 1/4 cup per orange listed above.

Zummo juicers work so well that you can take the spent peel from a Zummo machine and sqeeze it with all of your might and you won’t get a single drip out of it. I have actually tried this myself and it is true and quite remarkable.

Zummo also makes citrus juicers that are specifically made for juicing lemons and limes. These machines are specifically calibrated to handle the tougher peels and inner fruit of lemons and limes and also use cups and balls that are fitted to work with limes and lemons.

Wrap Up

Understanding the juice yield from different citrus fruits is crucial for running a successful juice bar or adding fresh juice to your menu. By knowing how many fruits you need per glass or bottle, you can better manage costs and pricing.

Remember, the size and variety of your fruits will impact the amount of juice you get. Using a commercial citrus juicer can enhance your yield and efficiency, making it a valuable investment. With this knowledge, you’re better equipped to provide fresh, delicious juice to your customers while maintaining a profitable business.

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