How Much Is 1.18 Cups of Walnuts in Grams?
1.18 cups of walnuts equals 141.60 g. Walnuts has a density of 120g per cup (120g per cup), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.18 cups of honey would be 401.2 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.18 cups of walnuts
- 1 cup of walnuts = 120g
- 1.18 × 120 = 141.6g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chopped, sliced, and whole walnuts have very different weights per measuring cup. Always match the form specified in your recipe.
Walnuts at Different Amounts
How walnuts scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.18 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.18 cups of walnuts (141.6g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Walnuts
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1.18 cups | 141.60 g | 149.63 g | 170.05 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?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
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.