How Much Is 1 Cup of Walnuts in Pounds?
1 cup of walnuts equals 0.26 lb. 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 cup of honey would be 0.75 lb.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of walnuts
- 1 cup of walnuts = 120g
- 1 × 120 = 120g
- Convert grams to pounds: 120 ÷ 453.592 = 0.26 lb
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 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of walnuts (120g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Walnuts
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.07 lb | 0.07 lb | 0.08 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.09 lb | 0.09 lb | 0.10 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.13 lb | 0.14 lb | 0.16 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.20 lb | 0.21 lb | 0.24 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.26 lb | 0.28 lb | 0.32 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 0.40 lb | 0.42 lb | 0.48 lb |
| 2 cups | 0.53 lb | 0.56 lb | 0.64 lb |
| 3 cups | 0.79 lb | 0.84 lb | 0.95 lb |
| 4 cups | 1.06 lb | 1.12 lb | 1.27 lb |
| 5 cups | 1.32 lb | 1.40 lb | 1.59 lb |
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 Pound?
Pounds are the standard weight unit for buying ingredients in the US. A standard bag of flour is 5 pounds (2,268g) and a standard bag of sugar is 4 pounds (1,814g).