Convert Almonds from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of almonds?

1 US cup of almonds (whole almonds) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of almonds is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of almonds is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of almonds 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of almonds weighs about 8.6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 8.5 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 11.4 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 what 1 US cup of slivered almonds is in tablespoons.

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 what 1 US cup of almond meal is in tablespoons.

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 what 1 US cup of almond flour is in tablespoons.

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 what 1 US cup of almond butter is in tablespoons.

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Common Almonds Conversions

Here are the most common almonds 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

Almonds Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup34.32 g1.21 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup68.64 g2.42 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup137.28 g4.84 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup274.56 g9.68 oz96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of almonds in tablespoons?
1 US cup of almonds is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of almonds 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 almonds converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of almonds?
1.5 US cups of almonds is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of almonds 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.
What is 2 US cups of almonds in tablespoons?
2 US cups of almonds is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of almonds 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 almonds is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of almonds 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.
Are almonds and whole almonds the same thing?
Yes. Whole almonds is another name for almonds, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of almonds 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) almonds in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of almonds is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of almonds 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) almonds in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of almonds is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of almonds 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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