Walnuts in grams
117 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | chopped | halves | ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 2.4 g | 2.1 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 7.3 g | 6.3 g | 5 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 117 g | 100 g | 80 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 124 g | 106 g | 85 g |
| 100 milliliters | 49 g | 42 g | 34 g |
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Questions
How much does a cup of chopped walnuts weigh?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of chopped walnuts weighs 117 g. A metric cup (250 ml) holds about 124 g.
How much does a cup of walnut halves weigh?
A US cup of walnut halves weighs 100 g according to the USDA.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts?
Half a US cup (about 118 ml) of chopped walnuts weighs about 58 g.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of walnuts?
A quarter US cup (about 59 ml) holds about 29 g of chopped walnuts or 25 g of halves.
Can I use pecans instead of walnuts?
Yes, in most baked goods. Pecans weigh about the same per cup when chopped, but weigh them if precision matters.
A US cup of chopped walnuts weighs 117 g according to the USDA. A cup of walnut halves holds only 100 g, because the big pieces leave gaps, and ground walnuts 80 g.
Most American recipes for brownies, banana bread and cookies call for chopped walnuts, so that is the default above. If you buy halves and chop them yourself, a cup of halves will not give you a full cup of chopped nuts.
USDA FoodData Central #170187 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-25)