How Much Is 4.99 Cups of Walnuts in Ounces?
Converting 4.99 cups of walnuts to ounces gives 21.12 oz. One cup of walnuts weighs 120g, so 4.99 cups is 4.99 × 120 = 598.8g (21.12 oz). This conversion is specific to walnuts because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4.99 cups of walnuts
- 1 cup of walnuts = 120g
- 4.99 × 120 = 598.8g
- Convert grams to ounces: 598.8 ÷ 28.3495 = 21.12 oz
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 (4.99 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 4.99 cups of walnuts (598.8g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
Other Amounts of Walnuts
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.06 oz | 1.12 oz | 1.27 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.40 oz | 1.48 oz | 1.68 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.12 oz | 2.24 oz | 2.54 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 3.17 oz | 3.35 oz | 3.81 oz |
| 1 cup | 4.23 oz | 4.47 oz | 5.08 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 6.35 oz | 6.71 oz | 7.63 oz |
| 2 cups | 8.47 oz | 8.95 oz | 10.17 oz |
| 3 cups | 12.70 oz | 13.42 oz | 15.25 oz |
| 4 cups | 16.93 oz | 17.89 oz | 20.33 oz |
| 4.99 cups | 21.12 oz | 22.32 oz | 25.37 oz |
| 5 cups | 21.16 oz | 22.36 oz | 25.42 oz |
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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.