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How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Walnuts in Grams?

16 tablespoons of walnuts weighs 120.00 g. This is based on walnuts having a density of 120g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 16 tablespoons.

16 tablespoons of walnuts
=
120.00g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
120.00 g (US) 121.73 g (Metric Tablespoon) 162.30 g (Australian Tablespoon)
16 tablespoons of walnuts is also
120.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 7.5g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 16 tablespoons of walnuts
  2. 1 tablespoon of walnuts = 7.5g
  3. 16 × 7.5 = 120g

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 spoon. Always match the form specified in your recipe.

Walnuts at Different Amounts

How walnuts scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.

3 tbsp22.5 g4 tbsp30 g5 tbsp37.5 g6 tbsp45 g8 tbsp60 g10 tbsp75 g12 tbsp90 g16 tbsp120 g

For reference, 16 tablespoons of walnuts (120g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).

Other Amounts of Walnuts

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 tablespoon 7.50 g 7.61 g 10.14 g
2 tablespoons 15.00 g 15.22 g 20.29 g
3 tablespoons 22.50 g 22.82 g 30.43 g
4 tablespoons 30.00 g 30.43 g 40.58 g
5 tablespoons 37.50 g 38.04 g 50.72 g
6 tablespoons 45.00 g 45.65 g 60.86 g
8 tablespoons 60.00 g 60.86 g 81.15 g
10 tablespoons 75.00 g 76.08 g 101.44 g
12 tablespoons 90.00 g 91.30 g 121.73 g
16 tablespoons 120.00 g 121.73 g 162.30 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.

What is a Gram?

A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 120.00 g, based on walnuts having a density of 120g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 7.5 (grams per tablespoon for walnuts). For 16 tablespoons: 16 × 7.5 = 120.00 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh walnuts on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon 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: 120.00 g ÷ 7.5 = 16 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.