Convert Cashew Nuts from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of cashew nuts?

1 cup of cashew nuts (cashews) is 145 grams. 2 cups of cashew nuts is 290 grams. 1/2 cup of cashew nuts is 72.5 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of cashew nuts is 36.25 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 145 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 139 g. Use the US 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 →

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 grams.

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 grams.

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 grams.

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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 Grams and 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

For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of cashew nuts in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of cashew nuts in grams?
1 cup of cashew nuts is 145 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of cashew nuts is 290 grams and 0.5 cups is 72.5 grams. 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 grams is 1.5 cups of cashew nuts?
1.5 cups of cashew nuts is 217.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cashew nuts is 145 grams and 2 cups is 290 grams. 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 grams?
2 cups of cashew nuts is 290 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of cashew nuts is 145 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
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 grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of cashews in grams?
Cashews is another name for cashew nuts, so 1 cup of cashews is 145 grams, exactly the same as cashew nuts. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 290 grams and 0.5 cups is 72.5 grams. 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 145 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 290 grams. 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 grams?
1/2 cup of cashew nuts is 72.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cashew nuts is 145 grams and 2 cups is 290 grams. 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 grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of cashew nuts is 36.25 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cashew nuts is 145 grams and 2 cups is 290 grams. 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.
Is 1 cup of cashew nuts 145 or 139 grams?
A cup of cashew nuts weighs 145 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 139 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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