Convert Almonds from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of almonds?

1 US cup of almonds (whole almonds) is 137.28 grams, about 4.84 ounces. 0.5 US cups of almonds is 68.64 grams and 2 US cups is 274.56 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Almonds are whole tree nuts used raw, roasted, or chopped in baking, salads, and snacking. One metric cup (250 ml) of whole almonds weighs around 143 grams or 5.04 ounces. When a recipe calls for almonds in cups but you are weighing from a bag, converting by weight keeps the nut count right for cakes, granola, and toppings.

Whole almonds pack loosely, so a scooped cup can swing by several grams. Weighing in grams gives a steadier amount than a cup measure across bakes and trail mixes.

Also known as

  • whole almonds
  • raw almonds

Related Almonds Ingredients

Slivered almonds are whole almonds cut into thin strips, so they pack lighter per cup (108 g vs 143 g). Use slivered for even toasting and a neat finish on cakes and salads, whole almonds where you want bite and crunch. Convert by weight, not cups. See slivered almonds in US cups.

Almond meal is whole almonds ground to a coarse flour, so it weighs much less per cup (100 g vs 143 g). You cannot swap whole almonds straight into a batter; grind them first, or weigh out almond meal when a recipe needs the ground form. See almond meal in US cups.

Almond flour is blanched almonds milled fine and pale, weighing far less per cup (96 g vs 143 g). Whole almonds are not a direct swap; blitz them to a flour, or weigh almond flour when a recipe calls for the ground, skinless form. See almond flour in US cups.

Almond butter is whole almonds ground into a smooth, oily paste, much denser per cup (256 g vs 143 g). For a spread or sauce, blend whole almonds with a little oil, or weigh out almond butter rather than swapping by volume. See almond butter in US cups.

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Common Almonds Conversions

Here are the most common almonds conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)34.32 g
0.5 cups (US)68.64 g
0.75 cups (US)102.96 g
1 cup (US)137.28 g
1.25 cups (US)171.6 g
1.5 cups (US)205.92 g
2 cups (US)274.56 g
2.5 cups (US)343.2 g
3 cups (US)411.84 g

Almonds Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting almonds from Cup (US) to other measurements.

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup34.32 g1.21 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup68.64 g2.42 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup137.28 g4.84 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup274.56 g9.68 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of almonds?
1 US cup of almonds is 137.28 grams, or 4.84 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of almonds is 68.64 grams and 2 US cups is 274.56 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the almonds converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of almonds?
1 US cup of almonds is 137.28 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 68.64 grams and 2 US cups is 274.56 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 US cup almonds in grams
How many US cups of almonds is 137.28 grams?
137.28 grams of almonds is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 US cup of almonds in ounces?
1 US cup of almonds is 4.84 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 2.42 ounces and 2 US cups is 9.68 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup almonds in ounces
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
US cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups (US) to tablespoons

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