Whole Roasted Cashews — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of whole roasted cashews weighs 135 grams (4.76 ounces or 8.4g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 142.7g and 100g equals ¾ cup for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of whole roasted cashews (dip and sweep) weighs 135g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 143g.
Cashews: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 135g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.8 g | 0.1 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 8.4 g | 0.3 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 16.9 g | 0.6 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 33.8 g | 1.19 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 45 g | 1.59 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 67.5 g | 2.38 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 90 g | 3.17 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 101.3 g | 3.57 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 135 g | 4.76 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 142.7 g | 5.03 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 202.5 g | 7.14 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 270 g | 9.52 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 405 g | 14.29 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 540 g | 19.05 oz |
Cashews: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 0.07 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp | 0.19 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 1 ¾ tsp | 0.37 c |
| 75 g | ½ cup + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.56 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup | 0.74 c |
| 125 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 0.93 c |
| 150 g | 1 ⅛ cups | 1.11 c |
| 200 g | 1 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp | 1.48 c |
| 250 g | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 1.85 c |
| 300 g | 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 2.22 c |
| 400 g | 2 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 2.96 c |
| 500 g | 3 ⅔ cups + 1 ¾ tsp | 3.70 c |
| 750 g | 5 ½ cups + 2 ¾ tsp | 5.56 c |
| 1000 g | 7 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 7.41 c |
How to Measure Whole Roasted Cashews Accurately
Scoop roasted cashew nuts into the cup and level off. The curved, kidney-shaped nuts interlock moderately well, resulting in a consistent weight of 135 grams per cup.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170162; International Nut Council Standards
Common Culinary Uses
- Vegan cream sauces and cashew cheeses
- Stir-fry dishes
- Homemade cashew butter
- Trail mixes
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Blanched slivered almonds soaked and blended for vegan cream at 1:1 weight.
- Macadamia nuts at 1:1 weight in baked goods.
Whole Roasted Cashews Measuring FAQs
How do I soften raw cashews for blending into cream? ▾
Soak cashews in boiling water for 20 minutes or in cold water overnight before blending with equal weight water until silken.
Are raw grocery cashews actually raw? ▾
Commercial raw cashews are steam-heat treated during shelling to neutralize urushiol, an irritating resin found in the cashew shell.