Walnut Halves — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of walnut halves weighs 100 grams (3.53 ounces or 6.3g per tablespoon) when measured loose fill; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 105.7g and 100g equals 1 cup for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of walnut halves (loose fill) weighs 100g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 106g.
Walnut Halves: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 100g per 236.6 mL US cup (Loose fill).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.1 g | 0.07 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 6.3 g | 0.22 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 25 g | 0.88 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 33.3 g | 1.18 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 50 g | 1.76 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 66.7 g | 2.35 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 75 g | 2.65 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 100 g | 3.53 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 105.7 g | 3.73 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 150 g | 5.29 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 200 g | 7.05 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 300 g | 10.58 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 400 g | 14.11 oz |
Walnut Halves: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 0.10 c |
| 25 g | ¼ cup | 0.25 c |
| 50 g | ½ cup | 0.50 c |
| 75 g | ¾ cup | 0.75 c |
| 100 g | 1 cup | 1.00 c |
| 125 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.25 c |
| 150 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.50 c |
| 200 g | 2 cups | 2.00 c |
| 250 g | 2 ½ cups | 2.50 c |
| 300 g | 3 cups | 3.00 c |
| 400 g | 4 cups | 4.00 c |
| 500 g | 5 cups | 5.00 c |
| 750 g | 7 ½ cups | 7.50 c |
| 1000 g | 10 cups | 10.00 c |
How to Measure Walnut Halves Accurately
Place whole walnut halves into the cup until level with the rim without crushing. The curved, convoluted lobe geometry leaves large interior air voids, yielding exactly 100 grams per cup.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170188; California Walnut Board
Common Culinary Uses
- Cake decorations
- Candied holiday walnuts
- Cheese board displays
- Artisan loaf inclusions
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Pecan halves at 1:1 weight (99-100g).
- Chopped walnuts at 1:1 weight (100g = ~7/8 cup chopped).
Walnut Halves Measuring FAQs
How many walnut halves equal 100 grams? ▾
Approximately 50 intact walnut halves (equal to 25 whole shelled walnuts) weigh 100 grams.
Should I chop walnut halves before or after measuring? ▾
Always chop and weigh by grams; chopping before measuring cup volume increases density by 15% due to smaller void spaces.