Juice Yield Calculator Formula

Understand the math behind the juice yield calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.

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Formulas Used

Juice Yield

juice_oz = produce_weight * 16 * produce_type / 100

Juice (cups)

juice_cups = produce_weight * 16 * produce_type / 100 / 8

Juice (mL)

juice_ml = produce_weight * 453.6 * produce_type / 100

Pulp/Waste

pulp_weight = produce_weight * (1 - produce_type / 100)

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
produce_weightProduce Weight(lbs)5
produce_typeProduce Type70

How It Works

How to Estimate Juice Yield

Formula

Juice (oz) = Weight (lbs) x 16 x Yield %

Yield percentage varies by produce type, ripeness, and juicer type. Masticating (slow) juicers typically extract 10-15% more juice than centrifugal juicers. Hand-squeezing citrus yields less than a reamer or electric juicer.

Typical Yields

  • Oranges: 65-75% (about 3-4 oz per medium orange)
  • Apples: 75-85%
  • Carrots: 55-65%
  • Watermelon: 80-90% (high water content)

    • Worked Example

    5 lbs of oranges.

    produce_weight = 5produce_type = 70
    1. 01Juice = 5 x 16 x 0.70 = 56 oz
    2. 02That is 7 cups or about 1.6 liters of orange juice.
    3. 03Pulp/waste = 5 x 0.30 = 1.5 lbs

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