Convert Cashew Nuts from Cup to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 cup of cashew nuts?

1 cup of cashew nuts (cashews) is 1.04 US cups. 2 cups of cashew nuts is 2.08 US cups. 1/2 cup of cashew nuts is 0.52 US cups. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of cashew nuts is 0.26 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • 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 →

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 what 1 cup of peanuts is in US 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 what 1 cup of pecans is in US 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 what 1 cup of walnuts is in US cups.

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1.04 Cup (US)

Common Cashew Nuts Conversions

Here are the most common cashew nuts conversions from cups to cups (US).

CupsCups (US)
0.25 cups0.26 cups (US)
0.5 cups0.52 cups (US)
0.75 cups0.78 cups (US)
1 cup1.04 cups (US)
1.25 cups1.3 cups (US)
1.5 cups1.56 cups (US)
2 cups2.08 cups (US)
2.5 cups2.6 cups (US)
3 cups3.13 cups (US)

Cashew Nuts Conversion Chart

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

cupcup(US)gramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup0.26 cup (US)36.25 g1.28 oz4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup0.52 cup (US)72.5 g2.56 oz8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup1.04 cup (US)145 g5.11 oz16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup2.08 cup (US)290 g10.22 oz33.33 tbsp100 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of cashew nuts in US cups?
1 cup of cashew nuts is 1.04 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of cashew nuts is 2.08 US cups and 0.5 cups is 0.52 US cups. 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 cashew nuts converter
How many US cups is 1.5 cups of cashew nuts?
1.5 cups of cashew nuts is 1.56 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cashew nuts is 1.04 US cups and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of cashew nuts in US cups?
2 cups of cashew nuts is 2.08 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of cashew nuts is 1.04 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many cups of cashew nuts is 1.04 US cups?
1.04 US cups of cashew nuts is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of cashews in US cups?
Cashews is another name for cashew nuts, so 1 cup of cashews is 1.04 US cups, exactly the same as cashew nuts. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 2.08 US cups and 0.5 cups is 0.52 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are cashew nuts and cashews the same thing?
Yes. Cashews is another name for cashew nuts, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of cashew nuts is 1.04 US cups under either name, and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup cashew nuts in US cups?
1/2 cup of cashew nuts is 0.52 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cashew nuts is 1.04 US cups and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. 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 cashew nuts in US cups?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of cashew nuts is 0.26 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cashew nuts is 1.04 US cups and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. 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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