Walnuts (Halves): How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Walnuts are the classic example of volumetric inaccuracy. Due to their irregular shape, walnut halves create massive air gaps in a measuring cup. A cup of whole halves can weigh 30% less than a cup of chopped nuts. Weighing is the only way to ensure your banana bread is rich and nutty, rather than dry or sparse.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 44 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 59 |
| 9 | 67 |
| 10 | 74 |
| 11 | 81 |
| 12 | 89 |
| 13 | 96 |
| 14 | 104 |
| 15 | 111 |
| 20 | 148 |
| 25 | 185 |
| 30 | 222 |
FAQ
- Toasted vs. Raw: Does weight change?
- Slightly. Toasting removes moisture (making them lighter by ~3-5%), but boosts flavor immensely. Ideally, weigh them raw as listed in most recipes, then toast.
- Should I chop before or after measuring?
- This is the 'million dollar question' of volume recipes. '1 cup chopped walnuts' usually means chop THEN measure. '1 cup walnuts, chopped' means measure THEN chop. Using a scale (grams) eliminates this linguistic confusion entirely.