Convert Almond Meal from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of almond meal?

1 US cup of almond meal (ground almonds) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of almond meal is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of almond meal is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of almond meal is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Almond meal is made from ground whole almonds (skins and all), giving it a slightly coarser, nuttier texture than blanched almond flour. One metric cup (250 ml) of almond meal weighs approximately 100 grams or 3.53 ounces, though this can vary depending on how finely it has been milled. It's a staple in gluten-free and low-carb baking, and works beautifully in frangipane, macarons, crumble toppings, and flourless cakes.

Almond meal is coarser and lighter than regular flour, so it can be tricky to measure consistently by volume. A loosely scooped cup can weigh quite a bit less than a packed one. Weighing in grams is the most reliable approach, and this page makes it easy to convert between grams, cups, ounces, tablespoons, and more.

Also known as

  • ground almonds

Almond flour is made from blanched (skinless) almonds, so it's finer, lighter in colour, and more neutral in flavour than almond meal. You can swap them 1:1 in most recipes — using almond flour in place of almond meal will give a lighter crumb, a paler result, and a subtler almond taste. See our Almond Flour converter.

Almond meal is whole almonds ground to a coarse flour, lighter per cup (100 g vs 143 g for whole). Grind whole almonds to make your own meal, or weigh out almond meal when a recipe needs the ground form rather than the nut. See our Almonds converter.

Slivered almonds are thin cut strips that stay whole as a topping, while almond meal is milled to a coarse flour for the crumb. The two are not interchangeable, so convert by weight when a recipe calls for one form or the other. See our Slivered Almonds converter.

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Common Almond Meal Conversions

Here are the most common almond meal conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Almond Meal Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting almond meal from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup24 g0.85 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup48 g1.69 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup96 g3.39 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup192 g6.78 oz96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of almond meal?
1 US cup of almond meal is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of almond meal is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the almond meal converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of almond meal?
1.5 US cups of almond meal is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of almond meal is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 US cups of almond meal?
2 US cups of almond meal is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of almond meal is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of almond meal is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of almond meal is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of ground almonds?
Ground almonds is another name for almond meal, so 1 US cup of ground almonds is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as almond meal. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are almond meal and ground almonds the same thing?
Yes. Ground almonds is another name for almond meal, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of almond meal is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) almond meal in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of almond meal is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of almond meal is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) almond meal in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of almond meal is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of almond meal is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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