0.5 pounds of fresh figs is 8 oz (227 g) of fruit. This amount fills 1.47 cups (349 mL) and is about the size of a 12-oz soda can.

In kitchen measures
1.47 cups
70.8 tsp · 23.6 tbsp · 1.47 cups
about the size of a 12-oz soda can
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Fresh figs typically ranges 0.55–0.75 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.