Convert Pecans from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of pecans?

1 US cup of pecans (pecan nuts) is 104.64 grams, about 3.69 ounces. 0.5 US cups of pecans is 52.32 grams and 2 US cups is 209.28 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Pecans are used in pies, cookies, brownies, pralines, and salads. One metric cup (250 ml) of pecan halves weighs around 109 grams or 3.84 ounces. When a recipe calls for pecans by the cup, packing tightly can add 20% or more over a loosely poured measure.

Pecan halves are irregular in shape, so they fill a cup with more air than denser ingredients. Weighing gives a consistent amount every time.

Also known as

  • pecan nuts
  • pecan halves

Peanuts and pecans are both whole nuts used in baking, but they have different flavours and densities. Peanuts weigh more per cup (154 g vs 109 g), so always convert by weight when swapping. See peanuts in US cups.

Cashew nuts can replace pecans in many baking recipes for a milder flavour. Cashews are denser than pecans (145 g vs 109 g per cup), so always swap by weight. See cashew nuts in US cups.

Walnuts are close in weight to pecans (106 g vs 109 g per cup) and work in many of the same recipes, but walnuts have a more bitter, earthy taste. Swap by weight when substituting. See walnuts in US cups.

Crushed walnuts are slightly denser than pecans (124 g vs 109 g per cup) and work in many of the same baking recipes. Swap by weight when substituting one for the other. See crushed walnuts in US cups.

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Common Pecans Conversions

Here are the most common pecans conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)26.16 g
0.5 cups (US)52.32 g
0.75 cups (US)78.48 g
1 cup (US)104.64 g
1.25 cups (US)130.8 g
1.5 cups (US)156.96 g
2 cups (US)209.28 g
2.5 cups (US)261.6 g
3 cups (US)313.92 g

Pecans Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup26.16 g0.92 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup52.32 g1.84 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup104.64 g3.69 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup209.28 g7.37 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of pecans?
1 US cup of pecans is 104.64 grams, or 3.69 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of pecans is 52.32 grams and 2 US cups is 209.28 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 pecans converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of pecans?
1 US cup of pecans is 104.64 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 52.32 grams and 2 US cups is 209.28 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 US cup pecans in grams
How many US cups of pecans is 104.64 grams?
104.64 grams of pecans is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups 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 US cup of pecans in ounces?
1 US cup of pecans is 3.69 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 1.84 ounces and 2 US cups is 7.37 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup pecans in ounces
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
US cups and tablespoons 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. Cups (US) to tablespoons

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