How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Walnuts in Grams?
Converting 8 tablespoons of walnuts to grams gives 60.00 g. One tablespoon of walnuts weighs 7.5g, so 8 tablespoons is 8 × 7.5 = 60g. This conversion is specific to walnuts because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 tablespoons of walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of walnuts = 7.5g
- 8 × 7.5 = 60g
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 (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 tablespoons of walnuts (60g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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.