Chopped Pecans — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of chopped pecans weighs 114 grams (4.02 ounces or 7.1g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 120.5g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 2 tbsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of chopped pecans (dip and sweep) weighs 114g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 120g.
Chopped Pecans: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 114g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.4 g | 0.08 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 7.1 g | 0.25 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 14.3 g | 0.5 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 28.5 g | 1.01 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 38 g | 1.34 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 57 g | 2.01 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 76 g | 2.68 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 85.5 g | 3.02 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 114 g | 4.02 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 120.5 g | 4.25 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 171 g | 6.03 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 228 g | 8.04 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 342 g | 12.06 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 456 g | 16.08 oz |
Chopped Pecans: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 0.09 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 0.22 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.44 c |
| 75 g | ⅔ cup | 0.66 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp | 0.88 c |
| 125 g | 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 1.10 c |
| 150 g | 1 ¼ cups + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 1.32 c |
| 200 g | 1 ¾ cups | 1.75 c |
| 250 g | 2 cups + 3 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 2.19 c |
| 300 g | 2 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 2.63 c |
| 400 g | 3 ½ cups | 3.51 c |
| 500 g | 4 ⅓ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 4.39 c |
| 750 g | 6 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 6.58 c |
| 1000 g | 8 ¾ cups + 1 tsp | 8.77 c |
How to Measure Chopped Pecans Accurately
Scoop chopped pecan pieces and sweep level with a spatula. Chopping allows the nut fragments to nestle efficiently, adding 15 grams per cup compared to whole halves.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170183; King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart
Common Culinary Uses
- Pecan sandies cookies
- Southern pecan pie filling
- Caramel sticky buns
- Sweet potato casserole topping
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Chopped walnuts at 1:1 weight (114-115g).
- Toasted chopped hazelnuts at 1:1 weight.
Exact Chopped Pecans Recipe Conversions
Grams & Ounces to Cups
Cups, Spoons & Sticks in Grams
Chopped Pecans Measuring FAQs
Why use chopped pecans instead of halves in pie filling? ▾
Chopped pecans distribute evenly throughout the custard filling and allow clean slicing without tearing the pie crust.
How fine should chopped pecans be for cookie dough? ▾
Aim for pieces between 1/8 and 1/4 inch (3–6mm); powdery dust absorbs fat, while overly large chunks make cookies crumbly.