Convert Cashew Nuts from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of cashew nuts?

1 tablespoon of cashew nuts (cashews) is 8.7 grams, about 0.31 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of cashew nuts is 4.35 grams and 2 tablespoons is 17.4 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • 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 cashew nuts weighs about 8.7 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 8.6 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 11.6 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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Common Cashew Nuts Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp8.7 g
2 tbsp17.4 g
3 tbsp26.1 g
4 tbsp34.8 g
6 tbsp52.2 g
8 tbsp69.6 g
10 tbsp87 g
12 tbsp104.4 g
16 tbsp139.2 g

Cashew Nuts Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup8.7 g0.31 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup17.4 g0.61 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup26.1 g0.92 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup34.8 g1.23 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of cashew nuts?
1 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 8.7 grams, or 0.31 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of cashew nuts is 4.35 grams and 2 tablespoons is 17.4 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 tablespoon of cashew nuts?
1 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 8.7 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 4.35 grams and 2 tablespoons is 17.4 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 tablespoon cashew nuts in grams
How many tablespoons of cashew nuts is 8.7 grams?
8.7 grams of cashew nuts is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons 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 tablespoon of cashew nuts in ounces?
1 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 0.31 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.15 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.61 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon cashew nuts in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups 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. Tablespoons to cups

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