Convert Walnuts from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of walnuts?

1 US cup of walnuts (walnut halves) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of walnuts is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of walnuts is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of walnuts 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 walnuts weighs about 6.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 6.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 8.5 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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Common Walnuts Conversions

Here are the most common walnuts 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

Walnuts Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup25.44 g0.9 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup50.88 g1.8 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup101.76 g3.59 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup203.52 g7.18 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 walnuts in tablespoons?
1 US cup of walnuts is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of walnuts 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 walnuts converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of walnuts?
1.5 US cups of walnuts is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of walnuts 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 walnuts in tablespoons?
2 US cups of walnuts is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of walnuts 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 walnuts is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of walnuts 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.
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 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) walnuts in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of walnuts is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of walnuts 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) walnuts in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of walnuts is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of walnuts 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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