How Much Is 0.21 Cups of Walnuts in Grams?
0.21 cups of walnuts weighs 25.20 g. This is based on walnuts having a density of 120g 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 0.21 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.21 cups of walnuts
- 1 cup of walnuts = 120g
- 0.21 × 120 = 25.2g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
When a recipe says "1 cup nuts, chopped" vs "1 cup chopped nuts," the first means measure whole then chop. The second means chop first then measure. The weight difference can be significant.
Walnuts at Different Amounts
How walnuts scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.21 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.21 cups of walnuts (25.2g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Walnuts
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.21 cups | 25.20 g | 26.63 g | 30.26 g |
| 0.25 cups | 30.00 g | 31.70 g | 36.03 g |
| 0.33 cups | 39.60 g | 41.84 g | 47.56 g |
| 0.5 cups | 60.00 g | 63.40 g | 72.06 g |
| 0.75 cups | 90.00 g | 95.10 g | 108.09 g |
| 1 cup | 120.00 g | 126.80 g | 144.11 g |
| 1.5 cups | 180.00 g | 190.20 g | 216.17 g |
| 2 cups | 240.00 g | 253.61 g | 288.23 g |
| 3 cups | 360.00 g | 380.41 g | 432.34 g |
| 4 cups | 480.00 g | 507.21 g | 576.46 g |
| 5 cups | 600.00 g | 634.01 g | 720.57 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.