How Much Does a Large Shrimp Weigh?
A large shrimp weighs about 15 grams (0.5 oz).
That is the USDA average for one large shrimp, which has 14 calories and 2.6 g of protein. Sizes vary, so weigh yours if you track closely.
Shrimp Calorie Calculator
14cal
in 1 large shrimp (15 g)Protein2.6 g81% of calories
Fat0.2 g14% of calories
Carbs0.2 g5% of calories
1% of a 2,000 calorie day
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Shrimp weight by size and measure
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tiny shrimp | 5 g | 0.2 oz | 5 |
| 1 small shrimp | 10 g | 0.4 oz | 9 |
| 1 large shrimp | 15 g | 0.5 oz | 14 |
| 1 cup of shrimp | 135 g | 4.8 oz | 122 |
Shrimp calories by serving size
Common amounts of shrimp with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 5 | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 tiny shrimp | 5 g | 5 | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 tiny shrimp | 10 g | 9 | 1.7 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 small shrimp | 10 g | 9 | 1.7 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 large shrimp | 15 g | 14 | 2.6 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 small shrimp | 20 g | 18 | 3.4 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 26 | 4.9 g | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| 2 large shrimp | 30 g | 27 | 5.2 g | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 61 | 12 g | 0.9 g | 0.8 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 90 | 17 g | 1.3 g | 1.2 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 102 | 19 g | 1.5 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 122 | 23 g | 1.7 g | 1.6 g |
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Shrimp: common questions
How much does a large shrimp weigh?
About 15 g, or 0.5 oz.
How many calories are in a large shrimp?
A large shrimp has 14 calories.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706363. Original description: Shrimp, steamed or boiled. Portion weights are USDA household measures.