How Many Stone Crab Claws Come Per Pound?
The number of stone crab claws that come in a pound can vary depending on the size of the claws. As a general rule, larger claws will yield fewer pieces per pound than smaller claws.
At Captain Stone Crab, the number of claws per pound can range from approximately 4 to 7, depending on the size of the claws. This means that a pound of stone crab claws from Captain Stone Crab could contain anywhere from 4 to 7 individual claws.
The size of the claws is determined by measuring the length of the larger pincer, or chelae, from the base of the claw to the tip of the larger pincer. The size of the claws is typically graded based on this measurement, with larger claws being more highly prized. You can expect the following depending on each size of stone crabs:
Stone Crab Claws Per Pound
Medium Stone Crab Claws:
Our medium sized stone crab claws come at 6-7 claws per pound. Shop now!
Large Stone Crab Claws:
Our large sized stone crab claws come at 4-5 claws per pound. Shop now!
Jumbo Stone Crab Claws:
Our jumbo sized stone crab claws come at 2-3 claws per pound. Shop now!
Colossal Stone Crab Claws:
Our colossal sized stone crab claws come at 1-2 claws per pound. Shop now!
Super Colossal Stone Crab Crabs:
Our super colossal sized stone crab claws come at 1-2 claws per pound. Shop now!
When ordering stone crab claws from Captain Stone Crab, it's important to consider how many claws you'll need to serve your guests or family. Keep in mind that larger claws will yield fewer pieces per pound but far more meat per claw, so you may need to order more pounds to ensure that you have enough for everyone. Note: all stone crab claws require a minimum of 3 pounds per order, so if you place an order for medium stone crab claws, you’d receive around 18-21 medium stone crab claws.
Overall, the number of stone crab claws that come in a pound can vary, but at Captain Stone Crab, customers can expect to receive a substantial amount of claws and claw meat per pound, depending on the size of the claws. Shop our stone crab claws online today and expect rapid shipping directly to your home!