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½ US Cup Whole Raw Almonds = 71g

½ US Cup of whole raw almonds weighs 71 grams (2.5 ounces or 0.16 pounds; 118.3 mL or 8 tablespoons in volume) when measured dip and sweep at a verified bulk density of 142g per 236.6 mL US Customary cup.

Imperial weight: 2.5 oz (0.16 lb) • Volume: 118.3 mL (8 tbsp)

Batch
Measuring density
Standard: Dip and sweep142g / cup
Converted Measure
0.5 US cup Whole Raw Almonds (Dip and sweep) =
71 g
Physical scoop breakdown0.50 cups
1/2 cup
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Grams
71 g
Ounces
2.5 oz
US Cups
½ cup
Metric (250mL)
0.47 c
Tablespoons
8 tbsp
Milliliters
118.3 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of whole raw almonds (dip and sweep) weighs 142g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 150g.

Batch Scaling Around ½ US Cup Whole Raw Almonds

Batch scaling conversion table around ½ US Cup of Whole Raw Almonds (0.5× to 3× recipe batches in grams, ounces, US cups, and milliliters)
Batch Scale Weight (g / oz) US Cups & Spoons Metric (mL)
Half Batch (0.5×) 35.5g (1.25 oz) ¼ cup 59.1 mL
Standard (1×) 71g (2.5 oz) ½ cup 118.3 mL
1.5× Batch 106.5g (3.76 oz) ¾ cup 177.4 mL
Double Batch (2×) 142g (5.01 oz) 1 cup 236.6 mL
Triple Batch (3×) 213g (7.51 oz) 1 ½ cups 354.9 mL

Measuring ½ US Cup of Whole Raw Almonds in the Kitchen

Measured dip and sweep at a verified bulk density of 142g per US cup, ½ US cup of whole raw almonds weighs 71 grams (2.5 ounces).

Scoop almonds directly into a dry measuring cup and level flush with the top. Because whole almonds leave irregular air voids between nuts, shaking the cup settles them into a tighter pack, shifting weight from 142g up to 155g.

Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170567; Almond Board of California

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is ½ cup of whole raw almonds? ▾

½ US Cup of whole raw almonds measured Dip and sweep weighs 71 grams (2.5 ounces).

How many whole almonds are contained in one cup (142 grams)? ▾

One standard US cup contains approximately 90 to 100 whole shelled raw almonds, depending on the nut grading size.

Does roasting change the cup weight of whole almonds? ▾

Roasting evaporates 2% to 4% internal moisture, but individual nut shrinkage leaves the packing density virtually unchanged at 140–145g per cup.