How Many Grams in ⅓ Cups of Walnuts (Chopped)?
Precise conversion for baking and cooking.
The exact weight is
40
grams
⅓ cups of walnuts (chopped) = 40g
· Based on 120g per cup
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cups of walnuts (chopped) =
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Walnuts (Chopped) — All Cup-to-Gram Conversions
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cups | 15g | 0.5 oz |
| ¼ cups | 30g | 1.1 oz |
| ⅓ cups | 40g | 1.4 oz |
| ½ cups | 60g | 2.1 oz |
| ⅔ cups | 80g | 2.8 oz |
| ¾ cups | 90g | 3.2 oz |
| 1 cup | 120g | 4.2 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 150g | 5.3 oz |
| 1½ cups | 180g | 6.3 oz |
| 1¾ cups | 210g | 7.4 oz |
| 2 cups | 240g | 8.5 oz |
| 2½ cups | 300g | 10.6 oz |
| 3 cups | 360g | 12.7 oz |
| 4 cups | 480g | 16.9 oz |
| 5 cups | 600g | 21.2 oz |
💡 Pro Tip: Chopped walnuts pack more tightly than walnut halves.
Why Weigh Walnuts (Chopped) in Grams?
When a recipe calls for ⅓ cups of walnuts (chopped), using a kitchen scale to measure exactly 40 grams will give you far more consistent results than volume measurement alone. This is because walnuts (chopped) can be packed, sifted, or scooped differently each time, leading to weight variations of up to 20%.
How to Measure Walnuts (Chopped) by Weight
Place your mixing bowl on a digital kitchen scale and press "tare" to zero it out. Then add walnuts (chopped) until the scale reads 40g. This method is faster than measuring cups and eliminates the guesswork entirely.
Also Known As
Walnuts (Chopped) is sometimes referred to as walnut pieces. The same conversion of 120g per cup applies regardless of the name used.
Frequently Asked Questions
⅓ cups of walnuts (chopped) weighs exactly 40 grams or approximately 1.4 ounces. This is based on a standard US cup measurement of 120 grams per cup.
Yes, the density of walnuts (chopped) (120g per cup) is consistent across brands. Minor variations of ±5% may occur depending on grind, moisture, and how the ingredient is packed into the cup — which is exactly why weighing with a scale is recommended.
If measuring by cups, whether you sift can change the weight by 10-20%. When measuring by weight (40g), sifting doesn't affect accuracy since you're targeting an exact gram amount regardless of volume.
This conversion uses the US standard cup (236.6ml, commonly rounded to 240ml). If you're using a metric cup (250ml), the weight will be slightly higher. For perfect accuracy, always use a kitchen scale.