I’ve created charts in this comprehensive guide to chicken meat weights and calories so you can quickly determine the precise weights and calories of various portions of chicken and for various cuts of meat.
Chicken Breast Weights and Calories
To determine average weights, I weighed individual raw chicken breasts with and without skin. The results are as follows:
One skinless, boneless chicken breast weighs about 180–200g (6 oz). 35-7. 05oz. This size chicken breast has 189–210 calories (in kcal).
One skin-on, boneless chicken breast typically weighs between 210 and 230g. 4-8. 1oz. This size chicken breast has 299–327 calories (in kcal).
Depending on the size of the chicken they came from, chicken breast weights can range from 140 to 150 g/4. 94-5. Large skinless chicken breasts can weigh up to 250g/8 ounces and 29 ounces, respectively. 82oz.
Use the table to find additional conversion weights for a single, skin-on or skinless, whole, raw chicken breast:
| Weight Type | Weight of one average chicken breast (skinless) | Weight of one average chicken breast (skin-on) |
| Grams | 180-200g | 210-230g |
| Kilograms | 0.18-0.2kg | 0.21-0.23kg |
| Ounces | 6.35-7.05oz | 7.4-8.1oz |
| Pounds | 0.4-0.44lb | 0.46-0.5lb |
How Much Does Chicken Breast Skin Weigh?
When purchasing chicken breasts, you can choose to have the skin on or remove it. If you’re wondering how much the skin on a chicken breast weighs, the following information should help:
An average chicken skin weighs around 30g/1. Due to the fat content, chicken with the skin on has more calories per 1 oz than chicken without; a skin-on chicken breast typically has 299–327 calories (in kcal) compared to 189–210 without.
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Chicken Leg Weights and Calories
A whole chicken leg, which includes the drumstick and upper thigh, is referred to as a chicken leg. Chicken legs are meatier cuts of chicken than drumsticks, which are the bonier part of the leg.
To determine the average weight per raw leg, I weighed individual chicken legs (including the skin and bone). The results are as follows:
One chicken leg typically weighs 200g/7 with the skin on and the bone in. 05oz. This size chicken leg has 448 calories (in kcal).
A smaller raw chicken leg (with the skin on and the bone in) weighs about 150g/5. Chicken leg weights vary depending on the size of the chicken they came from. 29oz and a large leg weighs around 250g/8. 8oz.
To find additional conversion weights for a single raw chicken leg that is either skin-on/bone-in or skinless and boneless, consult the table:
| Weight Type | Weight of one average chicken thigh (skin-on/bone-in) |
| Grams | 200g |
| Kilograms | 0.2kg |
| Ounces | 7.05oz |
| Pounds | 0.44lb |
Chicken Leg Weight and Calorie Chart
The serving sizes and calorie counts for chicken legs are shown in the table below, based on an average raw chicken leg weighing 200g/7. 05oz (including the skin and bone).
It’s important to note that the calories in chicken can vary depending on where you look. To make things simple, I’ve chosen an average of 2 24 per gram, which I took from the information on a typical supermarket pack.
| Chicken leg Serving Size(including the skin & bone) | Average Weight(in metric & imperial) | Calories (in kcal) |
| 1 leg | 200g/7.05oz | 448 |
| 2 legs | 400g/14.1oz | 896 |
| 3 legs | 600g/1.32lb | 1344 |
| 4 legs | 800g/1.76lb | 1792 |
| 5 legs | 1kg/2.2lb | 2240 |
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Chicken Drumstick Weights and Calories
To determine the average weight per raw drumstick, I weighed individual chicken leg drumsticks. The results are as follows:
One chicken drumstick weighs about 120g/4 on average with the skin on. 23oz. This size chicken drumstick has 167 calories (in kcal).
The weight of chicken drumsticks varies depending on the size of the chicken they came from; a smaller drumstick weighs about 90g/3 oz. A large drumstick can weigh up to 150g/5 and 17oz. 29oz.
Use the table to find additional conversion weights for one raw, skin-on chicken drumstick.
| Weight Type | Weight of one average chicken drumstick (skin-on) |
| Grams | 120g |
| Kilograms | 0.12kg |
| Ounces | 4.23oz |
| Pounds | 0.26lb |
Chicken Drumstick Weight and Calorie Chart
Use the table below to find additional serving sizes and calorie counts for chicken legs and drumsticks. These numbers are based on an average raw drumstick (skin on) weighing 120g/4. 23oz and containing 1. 39kcal per gram (as per pack information).
| Chicken Leg Serving Size | Average Weight (in metric and imperial) | Calories (in kcal) |
| 1 drumstick | 120g/4.23oz | 167 |
| 2 drumsticks | 240g/8.47oz | 334 |
| 3 drumsticks | 360g/12.7oz | 500 |
| 4 drumsticks | 480g/1.01lb | 667 |
| 5 drumsticks | 600g/1.32lb | 834 |
| 6 drumsticks | 720g/1.59lb | 1001 |
| 7 drumsticks | 840g/1.85lb | 1168 |
| 8 drumsticks | 960g/2.12lb | 1334 |
| 9 drumsticks | 1.08kg/2.4lb | 1501 |
| 10 drumsticks | 1.2kg/2.65lb | 1668 |
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Chicken Thigh Weights and Calories
Here are the findings from my attempt to determine the average weight of a single raw chicken thigh:
One chicken thigh with skin on (and the bone) typically weighs about 125g/4. 4oz. This size chicken thigh has 295 calories (in kcal).
One raw skinless and boneless chicken thigh typically weighs around 83g/2. 9oz. This size chicken thigh has 114 calories (in kcal).
The weight of a chicken thigh depends on the size of the chicken it came from; a smaller raw thigh weighs about 90g/3 oz. A large thigh can weigh up to 200g/7 and 17oz. 1oz.
One raw chicken thigh that is either skin-on/bone-in or skinless and boneless can be converted to the following weights using the table:
| Weight Type | Weight of one average chicken thigh (skinless & boneless) | Weight of one average chicken thigh (skin-on/bone-in) |
| Grams | 83g | 125g |
| Kilograms | 0.08kg | 0.125kg |
| Ounces | 2.93oz | 4.41oz |
| Pounds | 0.18lb | 0.28lb |
Chicken Thigh Weight and Calorie Chart
More serving sizes and calories for chicken thighs can be found in the table below; these numbers are based on an average chicken thigh weighing 83g/2. 93oz (skinless and boneless) or 125g/4. 41 ounces of meat with the skin and bone in, along with the calories in kcal listed on the pack.
| Chicken Thigh Serving Size(Skinless & boneless) | Average Weight(in metric and imperial) | Calories (in kcal) |
| 1 thigh | 83g/2.93oz | 84 |
| 2 thighs | 166g/5.86oz | 227 |
| 3 thighs | 249g/8.78oz | 341 |
| 4 thighs | 332g/11.71oz | 455 |
| 5 thighs | 415g/14.64oz | 569 |
| Chicken Thigh Serving Size(Skin on and bone-in) | Average Weight(in metric and imperial) | Calories (in kcal) |
| 1 thigh | 125g/4.41oz | 295 |
| 2 thighs | 250g/8.82oz | 590 |
| 3 thighs | 375g/13.23oz | 885 |
| 4 thighs | 500g/1.1lb | 1180 |
| 5 thighs | 625g/1.38lb | 1475 |
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How Much Does a Chicken Wing Weigh?
Here are the findings from my weighting of individual chicken wings (skin and bone included) to determine the average weight per raw wing:
One chicken wing typically weighs 90g/3 with the skin on and the bone in. 17oz. This size chicken wing has 188 calories (in kcal).
A small raw chicken wing (with the skin on and the bone in) weighs about 50g/1 oz., depending on the size of the chicken it came from. 76oz and a large wing weighs up to around 120g/4. 23oz.
More conversion weights for a typical raw chicken wing, including skin and bone, can be found in the table.
| Weight Type | Weight of one average chicken Wing (skin-on/bone-in) |
| Grams | 90g |
| Kilograms | 0.09kg |
| Ounces | 3.17oz |
| Pounds | 0.2lb |
Chicken Wing Weight and Calorie Chart
These numbers are based on an average raw chicken wing weighing 90g/3. Use the chart below to find additional serving weights and calories for chicken wings. 17oz (including the skin and bone).
| Chicken wing Serving Size | Average Weight(in metric & imperial) | Calories (in kcal) |
| 1 wing | 90g/3.17oz | 188 |
| 2 wings | 180g/6.35oz | 376 |
| 3 wings | 270g/9.52oz | 564 |
| 4 wings | 360g/12.7oz | 752 |
| 5 wings | 450g/15.87oz | 940 |
| 6 wings | 540g/1.2lb | 1129 |
| 7 wings | 630g/1.39lb | 1317 |
| 8 wings | 720g/1.59oz | 1505 |
| 9 wings | 810g/1.79oz | 1693 |
| 10 wings | 900g/1.98oz | 1881 |
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Chicken Mini Fillet Weights and Calories
The small fillet taken from the underside of the chicken breast is known as a chicken mini fillet. These are often sold in packs in stores and supermarkets.
How Much Does a Chicken Mini Fillet Weigh?
Below are the results of my average weight calculation using individual raw chicken thigh measurements:
One mini-fillet of raw chicken weighs approximately 45g. 59oz. A fillet of this weight contains 47 calories (in kcal).
The table below provides additional conversion weights for a single raw chicken mini fillet.
| Conversion | Weight of a chicken mini fillet |
| Grams | 45g |
| Ounces | 1.59oz |
| Kilograms | 0.045kg |
| Pounds | 0.01lb |
Chicken Mini Fillet Weight and Calorie Chart
The serving sizes and calorie counts for chicken mini fillets are shown in the table below, based on an average raw chicken mini fillet weighing 45g (1 ounce). 59oz) and containing 1. 05kcal per gram (as per pack information).
| Chicken Mini Fillet Serving Size | Average Weight | Calories (in kcal) |
| 1 mini fillet | 45g/1.59oz | 47 |
| 2 mini fillets | 90g/3.17oz | 95 |
| 3 mini fillets | 135g/4.76oz | 142 |
| 4 mini fillets | 180g/6.35oz | 189 |
| 5 mini fillets | 225g/7.9oz | 236 |
| 6 mini fillets | 270g/9.52oz | 284 |
| 7 mini fillets | 315g/11.11oz | 331 |
| 8 mini fillets | 360g/12.7oz | 378 |
| 9 mini fillets | 405g/14.29oz | 425 |
| 10 mini fillets | 450g/15.87oz | 473 |
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Whole Chicken Weights and Calories
The size of the whole chickens you purchase from shops, markets, and butchers ranges from the smallest, which weighs about 1 kg, to the largest, which weighs about 2 kg. 5kg.
I’ve divided whole chickens into sizes ranging from small to extra-large in order to keep things simple, along with weight conversions between metric and imperial measurements.
| Whole Chicken Size | Weight in kg & lb’s | Number of servings (people) |
| Small | 1-1.3kg / 2.2-2.87lb | 2-3 |
| Medium | 1.3-1.7kg / 2.87-3.75lb | 4-5 |
| Large | 1.7-2kg / 3.75-4.4lb | 5-6 |
| Extra Large | 2kg plus / 4.4lb plus | 6-8 |
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How Much Weight Does Chicken Lose When Cooked?
The quality of the chicken and whether water has been added both affect how much weight is lost when it is cooked.
Compared to skinless, boneless chicken, which will dry out more during the cooking process, chicken with bones and skin also retains more water. This is due to the fatty barrier, which aids in keeping moisture inside the food as it cooks.
Good quality free-range chicken will typically lose about 25% of its original weight when cooked, whereas chicken that has been given additional water may lose up to 40% of its original weight.
To see how much the weight of a 200g supermarket brand chicken breast decreased during cooking, I performed an experiment using it.
As you can see from the image below, the chicken breast lost 38 grams of weight, going from 200 to 123 grams. 5%.
How Much Chicken is in a Serving?
The chart below will give you an idea of what you need to buy for various cuts of chicken meat if you’re meal planning and need to know how much chicken you need per person.
These figures are based on adult-sized servings:
| Type of chicken meat | Serving size per person |
| Whole roasted chicken | 100-120g/3.5-4.2oz (cooked meat) |
| Chicken breast | 1/2 – 1 whole chicken breast (depending on size) |
| Chicken mini fillets | 4-5 mini fillets (cooked) |
| Chicken drumsticks | 2 drumsticks |
| Chicken thighs | 2-3 (skinless & boneless) 1-2 (skin on) |
More Chicken Meat Weight FAQs
100g of chicken is equivalent to half of a large raw chicken breast, which weighs 200g.
Cooking causes chicken to shrink by at least 25%, so 100g of raw chicken will only weigh about 75g after it has been cooked.
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FAQ
How much is a chicken thigh weight?
Although the size of chicken thighs can vary, plan on four bone-in, skin-on thighs weighing about 1 12 pounds for most common grocery store brands. However, each of those thighs will only contain between 2 12 and 3 ounces of meat (the remaining weight is made up of skin and bone).
Is one chicken thigh 100g?
109 calories, or 209 calories per three, are found in a chicken thigh. 5 ounces (100 grams). It’s 53% protein and 47% fat.
How many chicken thighs is 2 lbs?
How many Oz is a chicken thigh?
For large meat eaters, plan on two thighs per person because one chicken thigh will only yield about 3 ounces of meat (without skin or bone).