How many cups do you get from one pound of pecan in the shell after you shells them?

One pound of pecans in the shell typically yields about 3 to 4 cups of shelled pecans. The exact amount can vary depending on the size and quality of the nuts and how well they are shelled. Generally, you can expect to get around 2 to 2.5 cups of shelled pecans from a pound of in-shell nuts.