Convert Peanuts from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of peanuts?

1 US cup of peanuts (groundnuts) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of peanuts is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of peanuts is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of peanuts is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric 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 peanuts weighs about 9.2 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 9.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 12.3 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Peanuts are used in baking, confectionery, trail mixes, and savoury dishes across many cuisines. One metric cup (250 ml) of raw whole peanuts weighs around 154 grams or 5.43 ounces. When a recipe calls for peanuts by weight, you avoid the packing variation that comes with a cup measure.

Whole peanuts settle and pack differently depending on their size and how the cup is filled, so a loosely poured cup can weigh notably less than a firmly packed one. A gram weight removes that variable.

Also known as

  • groundnuts
  • roasted peanuts

Peanut butter is peanuts ground to a paste, used in many of the same baking recipes. At 268 g per cup it is much denser than whole peanuts (154 g per cup); swap by weight, not by volume. See what 1 US cup of peanut butter is in tablespoons.

Pecans are a sweet, buttery alternative to peanuts in cookies and brownies. Pecans are lighter per cup (109 g vs 154 g for peanuts), so convert by weight when substituting. See what 1 US cup of pecans is in tablespoons.

Cashew nuts are a creamy, milder alternative to peanuts in baking. They have a similar weight per cup (145 g vs 154 g for peanuts), making them an easy swap by weight. See what 1 US cup of cashew nuts is in tablespoons.

Walnuts are a tree nut alternative to peanuts with an earthier, more bitter flavour. Walnuts are much lighter per cup (106 g vs 154 g for peanuts), so always swap by weight. See what 1 US cup of walnuts is in tablespoons.

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16 Tablespoon

Common Peanuts Conversions

Here are the most common peanuts conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Peanuts Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup36.96 g1.3 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup73.92 g2.61 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup147.84 g5.21 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup295.68 g10.43 oz96 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of peanuts in tablespoons?
1 US cup of peanuts is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of peanuts is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. 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 peanuts converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of peanuts?
1.5 US cups of peanuts is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of peanuts is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of peanuts in tablespoons?
2 US cups of peanuts is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of peanuts is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of peanuts is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of peanuts is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 US cup of groundnuts in tablespoons?
Groundnuts is another name for peanuts, so 1 US cup of groundnuts is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as peanuts. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are peanuts and groundnuts the same thing?
Yes. Groundnuts is another name for peanuts, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of peanuts is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) peanuts in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of peanuts is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of peanuts is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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 (US) peanuts in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of peanuts is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of peanuts is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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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