Convert Peanuts from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of peanuts?

1 tablespoon of peanuts (groundnuts) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of peanuts is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of peanuts is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of peanuts is 0.02 US cups. 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 tablespoon of peanut butter is in US cups.

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 tablespoon of pecans is in US cups.

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 tablespoon of cashew nuts is in US cups.

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 tablespoon of walnuts is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

Common Peanuts Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Peanuts Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup9.24 g0.33 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup18.48 g0.65 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup27.72 g0.98 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup36.96 g1.3 oz12 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of peanuts in US cups?
1 tablespoon of peanuts is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of peanuts is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 peanuts converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of peanuts?
1.5 tablespoons of peanuts is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of peanuts is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 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 tablespoons of peanuts in US cups?
2 tablespoons of peanuts is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of peanuts is 0.06 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 tablespoons of peanuts is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of peanuts is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons 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 tablespoon of groundnuts in US cups?
Groundnuts is another name for peanuts, so 1 tablespoon of groundnuts is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as peanuts. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. 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 tablespoon of peanuts is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 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 tbsp peanuts in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of peanuts is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of peanuts is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 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 tbsp peanuts in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of peanuts is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of peanuts is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 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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