Macadamia Nuts — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of macadamia nuts weighs 134 grams (4.73 ounces or 8.4g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 141.6g and 100g equals ¾ cup for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of macadamia nuts (dip and sweep) weighs 134g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 142g.
Macadamia Nuts: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 134g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.8 g | 0.1 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 8.4 g | 0.3 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 16.8 g | 0.59 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 33.5 g | 1.18 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 44.7 g | 1.58 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 67 g | 2.36 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 89.3 g | 3.15 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 100.5 g | 3.55 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 134 g | 4.73 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 141.6 g | 4.99 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 201 g | 7.09 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 268 g | 9.45 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 402 g | 14.18 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 536 g | 18.91 oz |
Macadamia Nuts: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 0.07 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp | 0.19 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 2 tsp | 0.37 c |
| 75 g | ½ cup + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.56 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup | 0.75 c |
| 125 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.93 c |
| 150 g | 1 ⅛ cups | 1.12 c |
| 200 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.49 c |
| 250 g | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 1.87 c |
| 300 g | 2 ¼ cups | 2.24 c |
| 400 g | 3 cups | 2.99 c |
| 500 g | 3 ⅔ cups + 1 tbsp | 3.73 c |
| 750 g | 5 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 5.60 c |
| 1000 g | 7 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 7.46 c |
How to Measure Macadamia Nuts Accurately
Scoop whole and halved macadamia nuts into the cup and strike flush. High in healthy monounsaturated fat (over 75%), these buttery round nuts weigh 134 grams per level cup.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170178; Hawaii Macadamia Nut Association
Common Culinary Uses
- White chocolate macadamia nut cookies
- Macadamia nut crusts
- Hawaiian shortbread
- Salad crouton substitute
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Raw cashews or blanched almonds at 1:1 weight (134-135g).
- Pecan halves at 1:1 weight in cookies.
Macadamia Nuts Measuring FAQs
Why are macadamia nuts so expensive? ▾
Macadamia trees take 7 to 10 years to bear fruit, and the nuts have an extraordinarily hard shell that requires specialized cracking machinery.
Are macadamia nuts safe for household pets? ▾
No, macadamia nuts are severely toxic to dogs even in minute quantities, causing muscle weakness, tremors, and hyperthermia.