How many carrots equal 1 cup shredded carrots?   A cup of carrots has been estimated at 128 grams (.28 lb).   Since there are about 8 medium carrots per pound, and a medium carrot provides about 1/2 cup of shredded … carrot, then you should need 2 to get a cup (depending on the actual size of the carrots). Since there are about 8 medium carrots per pound, and a medium carrot provides about 1/2 cup of shredded … carrot, then you should need 2 to get a cup (depending on the actual size of the carrots).