How Much Is 1.18 Cups of Peanuts in Grams?
1.18 cups of peanuts weighs 172.28 g. This is based on peanuts having a density of 146g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1.18 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.18 cups of peanuts
- 1 cup of peanuts = 146g
- 1.18 × 146 = 172.28g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chopped, sliced, and whole peanuts have very different weights per measuring cup. Always match the form specified in your recipe.
Peanuts at Different Amounts
How peanuts scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.18 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.18 cups of peanuts (172.28g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Peanuts
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 36.50 g | 38.57 g | 43.83 g |
| 0.33 cups | 48.18 g | 50.91 g | 57.86 g |
| 0.5 cups | 73.00 g | 77.14 g | 87.67 g |
| 0.75 cups | 109.50 g | 115.71 g | 131.50 g |
| 1 cup | 146.00 g | 154.28 g | 175.34 g |
| 1.18 cups | 172.28 g | 182.05 g | 206.90 g |
| 1.5 cups | 219.00 g | 231.41 g | 263.01 g |
| 2 cups | 292.00 g | 308.55 g | 350.68 g |
| 3 cups | 438.00 g | 462.83 g | 526.02 g |
| 4 cups | 584.00 g | 617.11 g | 701.36 g |
| 5 cups | 730.00 g | 771.38 g | 876.70 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.