How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Cashews in Grams?
Converting 16 tablespoons of cashews to grams gives 137.00 g. One tablespoon of cashews weighs 8.56g, so 16 tablespoons is 16 × 8.56 = 137g. This conversion is specific to cashews because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of cashews
- 1 tablespoon of cashews = 8.56g
- 16 × 8.56 = 137g
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 spoon. Always match the form specified in your recipe.
Cashews at Different Amounts
How cashews scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of cashews (137g) is close in weight to a small apple (130g).
Other Amounts of Cashews
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 8.56 g | 8.69 g | 11.58 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 17.13 g | 17.37 g | 23.16 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 25.69 g | 26.06 g | 34.74 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 34.25 g | 34.74 g | 46.32 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 42.81 g | 43.43 g | 57.91 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 51.38 g | 52.12 g | 69.49 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 68.50 g | 69.49 g | 92.65 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 85.63 g | 86.86 g | 115.81 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 102.75 g | 104.23 g | 138.97 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 137.00 g | 138.97 g | 185.30 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.