Chopped Walnuts — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of chopped walnuts weighs 115 grams (4.06 ounces or 7.2g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 121.5g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of chopped walnuts (dip and sweep) weighs 115g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 122g.
Chopped Walnuts: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 115g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.4 g | 0.08 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 7.2 g | 0.25 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 14.4 g | 0.51 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 28.8 g | 1.01 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 38.3 g | 1.35 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 57.5 g | 2.03 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 76.7 g | 2.7 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 86.3 g | 3.04 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 115 g | 4.06 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 121.5 g | 4.29 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 172.5 g | 6.08 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 230 g | 8.11 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 345 g | 12.17 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 460 g | 16.23 oz |
Chopped Walnuts: 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 + 1 ¾ tsp | 0.43 c |
| 75 g | ⅔ cup | 0.65 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.87 c |
| 125 g | 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 1.09 c |
| 150 g | 1 ¼ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 1.30 c |
| 200 g | 1 ¾ cups | 1.74 c |
| 250 g | 2 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 2.17 c |
| 300 g | 2 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 2.61 c |
| 400 g | 3 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp | 3.48 c |
| 500 g | 4 ⅓ cups | 4.35 c |
| 750 g | 6 ½ cups + 1 tsp | 6.52 c |
| 1000 g | 8 ⅔ cups + 1 ½ tsp | 8.70 c |
How to Measure Chopped Walnuts Accurately
Scoop chopped walnut pieces into the measuring cup and level off. The size of the chop significantly influences density: fine dice packs closely up to 125g, whereas coarse medium pieces average 115g per cup.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170187; California Walnut Board Standards
Common Culinary Uses
- Banana walnut bread
- Fudge brownies
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Waldorf salad
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Chopped pecans at 1:1 weight (114-115g) with nearly identical oil and texture profile.
- Chopped almonds or hazelnuts at 1:1 weight.
Exact Chopped Walnuts Recipe Conversions
Grams & Ounces to Cups
Cups, Spoons & Sticks in Grams
Chopped Walnuts Measuring FAQs
Can walnut halves replace chopped walnuts 1:1 by volume? ▾
No, 1 cup of halves weighs only 100 grams, while 1 cup of chopped walnuts weighs 115 grams due to tighter packing.
Why do walnuts turn bitter if stored improperly? ▾
Walnuts are rich in delicate alpha-linolenic omega-3 fatty acids that oxidize rapidly at room temperature; keep them frozen in airtight containers.