Sliced Almonds — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of sliced almonds weighs 86 grams (3.03 ounces or 5.4g per tablespoon) when measured gently scoop and level; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 90.9g and 100g equals 1 cup + 2 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses gently scoop and level (86g/cup). Switching to slivered almonds (108g/cup) changes each cup by 22g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Sliced Almonds: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 86g per 236.6 mL US cup (Gently scoop and level).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 1.8 g | 0.06 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 5.4 g | 0.19 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 10.8 g | 0.38 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 21.5 g | 0.76 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 28.7 g | 1.01 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 43 g | 1.52 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 57.3 g | 2.02 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 64.5 g | 2.28 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 86 g | 3.03 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 90.9 g | 3.21 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 129 g | 4.55 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 172 g | 6.07 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 258 g | 9.1 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 344 g | 12.13 oz |
Sliced Almonds: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | ⅛ cup | 0.12 c |
| 25 g | ¼ cup + 2 tsp | 0.29 c |
| 50 g | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.58 c |
| 75 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.87 c |
| 100 g | 1 cup + 2 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 1.16 c |
| 125 g | 1 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp | 1.45 c |
| 150 g | 1 ¾ cups | 1.74 c |
| 200 g | 2 ⅓ cups | 2.33 c |
| 250 g | 2 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 2.91 c |
| 300 g | 3 ½ cups | 3.49 c |
| 400 g | 4 ⅔ cups | 4.65 c |
| 500 g | 5 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp | 5.81 c |
| 750 g | 8 ⅔ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 8.72 c |
| 1000 g | 11 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 11.63 c |
How to Measure Sliced Almonds Accurately
Gently scoop delicate paper-thin sliced almonds into the cup and level without pressing down. Crushing the fragile slices compresses trapped air space, increasing cup weight dramatically toward slivered density.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- Gently scoop and level (Test-kitchen standard) 86 g
- Slivered almonds 108 g
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170568; King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart
Common Culinary Uses
- Bear claw and Danish pastry toppings
- Green beans almondine
- Berry fruit tart garnish
- Salad topping
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Slivered almonds at 1:1 weight (86g = ~3/4 cup slivered).
- Toasted flaked coconut at 1:1 weight for textural dessert garnish.
Sliced Almonds Measuring FAQs
Why do sliced almonds weigh so much less per cup than whole almonds? ▾
Paper-thin wafer slices overlap haphazardly, trapping substantial air volume between flakes and reducing density from 142g down to 86g.
How do slivered almonds differ from sliced almonds? ▾
Slivered almonds are matchstick cuts of blanched kernels that pack more tightly into measuring cups at 108 grams per cup.