Convert Cashew Nuts from Tablespoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of cashew nuts?

1 tablespoon of cashew nuts (cashews) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of cashew nuts is 0.12 cups. 1/2 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 0.03 cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of cashew nuts is 0.01 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. 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 →
  • 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 what 1 tablespoon of peanuts is 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 what 1 tablespoon of pecans is 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 what 1 tablespoon of walnuts is in cups.

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Common Cashew Nuts Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups
1 tbsp0.06 cups
2 tbsp0.12 cups
3 tbsp0.18 cups
4 tbsp0.24 cups
6 tbsp0.36 cups
8 tbsp0.48 cups
10 tbsp0.6 cups
12 tbsp0.72 cups
16 tbsp0.96 cups

Cashew Nuts Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting cashew nuts from Tablespoon to Cup and 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of cashew nuts in cups?
1 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of cashew nuts is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 cups is 1.5 tablespoons of cashew nuts?
1.5 tablespoons of cashew nuts is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 tablespoons of cashew nuts in cups?
2 tablespoons of cashew nuts is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 0.06 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 cups reading.
How many tablespoons of cashew nuts is 0.06 cups?
0.06 cups of cashew nuts is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 tablespoon of cashews in cups?
Cashews is another name for cashew nuts, so 1 tablespoon of cashews is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as cashew nuts. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 0.06 cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp cashew nuts in cups?
1/2 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 tbsp cashew nuts in cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of cashew nuts is 0.01 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of cashew nuts is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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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