Shelled Roasted Peanuts — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of shelled roasted peanuts weighs 146 grams (5.15 ounces or 9.1g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 154.3g and 100g equals ⅔ cup + 1 tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of shelled roasted peanuts (dip and sweep) weighs 146g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 154g.
Peanuts: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 146g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 3 g | 0.11 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 9.1 g | 0.32 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 18.3 g | 0.64 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 36.5 g | 1.29 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 48.7 g | 1.72 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 73 g | 2.57 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 97.3 g | 3.43 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 109.5 g | 3.86 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 146 g | 5.15 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 154.3 g | 5.44 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 219 g | 7.72 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 292 g | 10.3 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 438 g | 15.45 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 584 g | 20.6 oz |
Peanuts: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 0.07 c |
| 25 g | 2 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 0.17 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup | 0.34 c |
| 75 g | ½ cup | 0.51 c |
| 100 g | ⅔ cup + 1 tsp | 0.68 c |
| 125 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.86 c |
| 150 g | 1 cup + 1 ¼ tsp | 1.03 c |
| 200 g | 1 ⅓ cups + 1 ¾ tsp | 1.37 c |
| 250 g | 1 ⅔ cups + 2 ¼ tsp | 1.71 c |
| 300 g | 2 cups + 2 ¾ tsp | 2.05 c |
| 400 g | 2 ¾ cups | 2.74 c |
| 500 g | 3 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 3.42 c |
| 750 g | 5 ⅛ cups | 5.14 c |
| 1000 g | 6 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 6.85 c |
How to Measure Shelled Roasted Peanuts Accurately
Scoop split or whole roasted peanut kernels into the cup and strike level with a straight edge. Peanuts split readily into flat halves that pack tightly, weighing 146 grams per US cup.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 172430; National Peanut Board Standards
Common Culinary Uses
- Old-fashioned peanut brittle
- Homemade creamy peanut butter
- Thai spicy peanut dipping sauce
- Cookie dough mix-ins
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Roasted cashews or almonds at 1:1 weight (135-142g).
- Roasted sunflower seeds at 1:1 weight for school-safe nut-free recipes.
Shelled Roasted Peanuts Measuring FAQs
Are peanuts true botanical tree nuts? ▾
No, peanuts are subterranean legumes related to beans and lentils that develop seed pods beneath the soil.
How much peanut butter does 146 grams of roasted peanuts produce? ▾
146 grams of roasted peanuts blended with a pinch of salt yields exactly 146 grams (about 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon) of 100% natural peanut butter.