How Much Is 12.7 Ounces of Cashews in Cups?
12.7 ounces of cashews equals 2.63 cups. That's 360.04g, and Cashews has a density of 137g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.7 ounces of cashews
- Convert ounces to grams: 12.7 × 28.35 = 360.04g
- 1 cup of cashews = 137g
- 360.04g ÷ 137g/cup = 2.63 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chopped, sliced, and whole cashews have very different weights per measuring cup. Always match the form specified in your recipe.
Cashews at Different Amounts
How cashews scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (12.7 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cashews
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.21 cups | 0.20 cups | 0.17 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.41 cups | 0.39 cups | 0.34 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.62 cups | 0.59 cups | 0.52 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.83 cups | 0.78 cups | 0.69 cups |
| 5 ounces | 1.03 cups | 0.98 cups | 0.86 cups |
| 6 ounces | 1.24 cups | 1.17 cups | 1.03 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.66 cups | 1.57 cups | 1.38 cups |
| 10 ounces | 2.07 cups | 1.96 cups | 1.72 cups |
| 12 ounces | 2.48 cups | 2.35 cups | 2.07 cups |
| 12.7 ounces | 2.63 cups | 2.49 cups | 2.19 cups |
| 16 ounces | 3.31 cups | 3.13 cups | 2.76 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.