Chopped Nuts: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of chopped nuts weighs about 120 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=120 g
Based on chopped nuts at 120 g per US cup.
Chopped Nuts conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 30 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 1.06 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 40 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 1.41 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 60 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 2.12 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 80 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 2.82 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 90 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 3.17 oz |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 4.23 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 180 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 6.35 oz |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 8.47 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 300 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 3 cups | 360 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 12.7 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of chopped nuts is about 30 g, 1/3 cup is about 40 g, 1/2 cup is about 60 g, 2/3 cup is about 80 g, 3/4 cup is about 90 g, 1 cup is about 120 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 180 g, 2 cups is about 240 g and 3 cups is about 360 g.
A tablespoon of chopped nuts is about 7.5 grams, and a teaspoon is about 2.5 grams.
About measuring chopped nuts
Chopped nuts, whether walnuts, almonds or pecans, sit loosely in the cup with gaps between the pieces, so one US cup weighs about 120 grams. The exact weight depends on how finely they are chopped: finely chopped nuts pack denser than coarse pieces. For a scattering on top of a cake the difference is harmless, but in a nut-heavy batter or a praline, weighing gives you a dependable ratio every time.
Finely chopped nuts pack denser than coarse pieces, so the chop size shifts the weight.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of chopped nuts?
One US cup of chopped nuts is about 120 grams. Loose pieces leave gaps, so nuts are moderate in weight for their volume.
Do walnuts, almonds and pecans weigh the same?
They are close. Different nuts vary a little in density, but 120 grams per cup of chopped nuts is a solid average across common varieties.
Does chopping size change the weight per cup?
Yes. Finely chopped nuts settle denser than coarse chunks, so a finely chopped cup can weigh a bit more. Weigh when the ratio matters.