Shelled Pistachios — Grams ↔ Cups Converter

1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of shelled pistachios weighs 123 grams (4.34 ounces or 7.7g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 130g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 1 tbsp for accurate kitchen baking.

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Batch

Scale / Recipe Input

Measuring density

Standard: Dip and sweep123g / cup

Converted Measure

100 g Shelled Pistachios (Dip and sweep) =

¾ US Cup + 1 tbsp

Physical scoop breakdown0.81 cups

1/2 cup

1/4 cup

1 tbsp

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Grams

100 g

Ounces

3.53 oz

US Cups

¾ cup + 1 tbsp

Metric (250mL)

0.77 c

Tablespoons

13.01 tbsp

Milliliters

192.3 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of shelled pistachios (dip and sweep) weighs 123g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 130g.

Pistachios: Cups & Spoons to Grams

Based on 123g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).

Shelled Pistachios cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons to grams and ounces conversion chart (123g per US cup)
Volume	Grams	Ounces
1 Teaspoon (tsp)	2.6 g	0.09 oz
1 Tablespoon (tbsp)	7.7 g	0.27 oz
⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp)	15.4 g	0.54 oz
¼ US Cup (4 tbsp)	30.8 g	1.08 oz
⅓ US Cup	41 g	1.45 oz
½ US Cup (8 tbsp)	61.5 g	2.17 oz
⅔ US Cup	82 g	2.89 oz
¾ US Cup (12 tbsp)	92.3 g	3.25 oz
1 US Cup (236.6 mL)	123 g	4.34 oz
1 Metric Cup (250 mL)	130 g	4.58 oz
1 ½ US Cups	184.5 g	6.51 oz
2 US Cups	246 g	8.68 oz
3 US Cups	369 g	13.02 oz
4 US Cups (1 Quart)	492 g	17.35 oz

Pistachios: Grams to US Cups

Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.

Shelled Pistachios grams to US cups and kitchen spoon fractions conversion chart
Weight	Kitchen Measure	Decimal
10 g	1 tbsp + 1 tsp	0.08 c
25 g	3 tbsp + ¾ tsp	0.20 c
50 g	⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp	0.41 c
75 g	½ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp	0.61 c
100 g	¾ cup + 1 tbsp	0.81 c
125 g	1 cup + ¾ tsp	1.02 c
150 g	1 cup + 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp	1.22 c
200 g	1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp	1.63 c
250 g	2 cups + 1 ½ tsp	2.03 c
300 g	2 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp	2.44 c
400 g	3 ¼ cups	3.25 c
500 g	4 cups + 1 tbsp	4.07 c
750 g	6 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp	6.10 c
1000 g	8 ⅛ cups	8.13 c

How to Measure Shelled Pistachios Accurately

Scoop shelled pistachio kernels into a dry measuring cup and sweep level. Their small, oblong shape and irregular surface contours leave moderate voids, yielding 123 grams per cup.

Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170184; American Pistachio Growers

Common Culinary Uses

Baklava and cannoli fillings
Pistachio gelato and ice cream
Financiers and macarons
Crusted salmon or rack of lamb

Weight-Aware Substitutions

Finely chopped slivered almonds at 1:1 weight.
Shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) at 1:1 weight for a nut-free green alternative.

Shelled Pistachios Measuring FAQs

How many in-shell pistachios yield 1 cup (123g) of shelled kernels? ▾

You need approximately 250 grams (about 2 cups) of in-shell pistachios to yield 123 grams of shelled nuts, as shells comprise half the gross weight.

Why are some pistachios bright green while others are yellowish? ▾

Younger, early-harvest pistachios retain high levels of green chlorophyll; late-harvest kernels transition toward yellow-brown carotenoids.