Coriander yield: how much is usable after prep (AP to EP %)
Coriander: about 87% usable going bunch to trimmed leaves and stems, with a published range of 84–90%. That is a cost factor of 1.15: for every kilo you need ready to use, buy 1.15 kg as purchased.
Typical yield87%
Cost factor (AP ÷ EP)1.15
Lost in prep13%
Yield by preparation stage
| Stage | Average | Range | What is lost | USDA item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunch → trimmed leaves and stems | 87% | 84–90% | Roots and damaged leaves | 916 |
Coriander stems carry plenty of flavour, so trimming only the roots and yellow leaves keeps nearly nine tenths of a bunch.
What the yield does to the cost
| Usable coriander needed | Buy (as purchased) at 87% |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1.15 kg |
| 5 kg | 5.75 kg |
| 10 kg | 11.49 kg |
Use 87% in the yield calculator →
Yield source: USDA Agriculture Handbook No. 102, Food Yields Summarized by Different Stages of Preparation (Matthews and Garrison, USDA Agricultural Research Service, 1975), Table 1, item 916 (US samples of fresh coriander). Your own case is the real number: weigh it in the yield calculator.
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