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How Much Is 48 Ounces of Walnuts in Cups?

48 ounces of walnuts equals 11.34 cups. That's 1,360.78g, and Walnuts has a density of 120g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.

48 ounces of walnuts
=
11.34cups
Result using all cup standards info
11.34 cups (US) 10.73 cups (Metric Cup) 9.44 cups (Imperial Cup)
11.34

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 120g/cup = cups
  1. Start with 48 ounces of walnuts
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 48 × 28.35 = 1,360.78g
  3. 1 cup of walnuts = 120g
  4. 1,360.78g ÷ 120g/cup = 11.34 cups

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 ounces measurements. Your amount (48 ounces) is highlighted.

4 oz0.94 cups5 oz1.18 cups6 oz1.42 cups8 oz1.89 cups10 oz2.36 cups12 oz2.83 cups16 oz3.78 cups48 oz11.34 cups

Other Amounts of Walnuts

Ounces US Cups Metric Cup Imperial Cup
1 ounce 0.24 cups 0.22 cups 0.20 cups
2 ounces 0.47 cups 0.45 cups 0.39 cups
3 ounces 0.71 cups 0.67 cups 0.59 cups
4 ounces 0.94 cups 0.89 cups 0.79 cups
5 ounces 1.18 cups 1.12 cups 0.98 cups
6 ounces 1.42 cups 1.34 cups 1.18 cups
8 ounces 1.89 cups 1.79 cups 1.57 cups
10 ounces 2.36 cups 2.24 cups 1.97 cups
12 ounces 2.83 cups 2.68 cups 2.36 cups
16 ounces 3.78 cups 3.58 cups 3.15 cups
48 ounces 11.34 cups 10.73 cups 9.44 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?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 11.34 cups, based on walnuts having a density of 120g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 120 (grams per cup). For 48 ounces: 48 × 28.3495 = 1,360.78g, then 1,360.78 ÷ 120 = 11.34 cups.
For the most accurate results, weigh walnuts on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 11.34 cups × 120g/cup = 1,360.78g, then 1,360.78g ÷ 28.3495 = 48 ounces. Or use the Cups to Ounces converter.