Convert Walnuts from Cup (US) to Cup

How many cups is 1 US cup of walnuts?

1 US cup of walnuts (walnut halves) is 0.96 cups. 2 US cups of walnuts is 1.92 cups. 1/2 US cup of walnuts is 0.48 cups. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of walnuts is 0.24 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.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • 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 →

Walnuts are used in baking, salads, cereals, and confectionery. One metric cup (250 ml) of walnut halves weighs around 106 grams or 3.74 ounces. When a recipe calls for walnuts by weight, you get the same amount every time regardless of how the halves happen to pack.

Walnut halves are bulky and leave air gaps in a measuring cup, so a cup measure can vary significantly depending on how the nuts settle. A gram weight removes that uncertainty.

Also known as

  • walnut halves
  • English walnuts

Pecans and walnuts are close in weight (109 g vs 106 g per cup) and work in many of the same recipes, but pecans are sweeter and buttery while walnuts are earthier and more bitter. Swap by weight. See what 1 US cup of pecans is in cups.

Cashew nuts are denser than walnuts (145 g vs 106 g per cup) and have a milder, creamier flavour. Swap by weight when using one in place of the other in baking. See what 1 US cup of cashew nuts is in cups.

Peanuts are a denser legume (154 g per cup) compared to walnuts (106 g). They work in similar baking contexts but the flavours are quite different, so weigh when substituting. See what 1 US cup of peanuts is in cups.

Crushed walnuts pack more tightly than halves (124 g vs 106 g per cup), so a cup measure gives a different weight depending on which form you use. Convert by grams for accuracy. See what 1 US cup of crushed walnuts is in cups.

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Common Walnuts Conversions

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

Cups (US)Cups
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups
0.75 cups (US)0.72 cups
1 cup (US)0.96 cups
1.25 cups (US)1.2 cups
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups
2 cups (US)1.92 cups
2.5 cups (US)2.4 cups
3 cups (US)2.88 cups

Walnuts Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup25.44 g0.9 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup50.88 g1.8 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup101.76 g3.59 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup203.52 g7.18 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of walnuts in cups?
1 US cup of walnuts is 0.96 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of walnuts is 1.92 cups and 0.5 US cups is 0.48 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 walnuts converter
How many cups is 1.5 US cups of walnuts?
1.5 US cups of walnuts is 1.44 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of walnuts is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 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 US cups of walnuts in cups?
2 US cups of walnuts is 1.92 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of walnuts is 0.96 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 US cups of walnuts is 0.96 cups?
0.96 cups of walnuts is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are walnuts and walnut halves the same thing?
Yes. Walnut halves is another name for walnuts, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of walnuts is 0.96 cups under either name, and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. 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) walnuts in cups?
1/2 US cup of walnuts is 0.48 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of walnuts is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 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 cup (US) walnuts in cups?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of walnuts is 0.24 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of walnuts is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 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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