Convert Cashew Nuts from Cup

How much is 1 cup of cashew nuts?

1 cup of cashew nuts (cashews) is 145 grams, about 5.11 ounces. 0.5 cups of cashew nuts is 72.5 grams and 2 cups is 290 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Cashew nuts are used in baking, confectionery, Asian cooking, and dairy-free sauces and creams. One metric cup (250 ml) of whole raw cashews weighs around 145 grams or 5.11 ounces. Without scales, the amount in a cup varies depending on how the nuts are placed and whether they settle.

Whole cashews vary in size and shape, so a cup can hold more or fewer nuts than expected. Weighing in grams gives accurate results without the guesswork.

Also known as

  • cashews
  • raw cashews

Peanuts and cashew nuts are both whole nuts used in baking and snack mixes, but cashews are slightly lighter per cup (145 g vs 154 g). The flavours differ, so weigh carefully when substituting one for the other. See peanuts in cups.

Pecans and cashew nuts are both used in baking, though cashews are denser (145 g per cup vs 109 g for pecans). Cashews have a milder, creamier flavour, while pecans are more buttery and sweet. See pecans in cups.

Walnuts are lighter than cashews (106 g vs 145 g per cup) with a more bitter, earthy flavour. Swap by weight when using one in place of the other. See walnuts in cups.

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Common Cashew Nuts Conversions

Here are the most common cashew nuts conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups36.25 g
0.5 cups72.5 g
0.75 cups108.75 g
1 cup145 g
1.25 cups181.25 g
1.5 cups217.5 g
2 cups290 g
2.5 cups362.5 g
3 cups435 g

Cashew Nuts Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting cashew nuts from Cup to other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup36.25 g1.28 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup72.5 g2.56 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup145 g5.11 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup290 g10.22 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of cashew nuts?
1 cup of cashew nuts is 145 grams, or 5.11 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of cashew nuts is 72.5 grams and 2 cups is 290 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 cashew nuts converter
How many grams is 1 cup of cashew nuts?
1 cup of cashew nuts is 145 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 72.5 grams and 2 cups is 290 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 cup cashew nuts in grams
How many cups of cashew nuts is 145 grams?
145 grams of cashew nuts is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between 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 cup of cashew nuts in ounces?
1 cup of cashew nuts is 5.11 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 2.56 ounces and 2 cups is 10.22 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 cup cashew nuts in ounces
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
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 to tablespoons

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