Pine Nuts: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of pine nuts weighs 135g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
34g
1/2 cup
68g
1 cup
135g

Pine Nuts Conversion Table

1 cup pine nuts = 135g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup16.88g0.6 oz30 ml
1/4 cup33.75g1.19 oz60 ml
1/3 cup45g1.59 oz80 ml
1/2 cup67.5g2.38 oz120 ml
2/3 cup90g3.17 oz160 ml
3/4 cup101.25g3.57 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup135g4.76 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups168.75g5.95 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups202.5g7.14 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups225g7.94 oz400 ml
2 cups270g9.52 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups337.5g11.9 oz600 ml
3 cups405g14.29 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups472.5g16.67 oz840 ml
4 cups540g19.05 oz960 ml

Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy. Values shown for spooned (not packed) measurement unless specified.

Pine Nuts vs Other Nuts Types

Different types of nuts vary in weight per cup due to different densities.

Nuts Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Pine Nutscurrent135g0.563
Chopped Walnuts120g0.5
Chopped Pecans109g0.454
Peanut Butter258g1.075
Cashews (whole)130g0.542

Why Does 1 Cup of Pine Nuts Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 135g.

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Spooned & Leveled

Spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup, then level off with a straight edge. This is the standard method used by USDA FoodData Central.

Reference weight
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Sifted

Sift the ingredient first, then spoon into the cup. Sifting aerates the ingredient, reducing weight by 10-20%.

~10-20% lighter
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Scooped (packed)

Dip the cup directly into the bag and pack. This is the most inaccurate method — can be 20-30% heavier than spooned.

~20-30% heavier

About Pine Nuts Density

Pine nuts: 1 cup = 135g. Small, elongated seeds from pine cones. Most are imported from Europe (Italian) or Asia (Chinese). Essential for basil pesto. Toast in dry skillet for enhanced flavor. Watch carefully — burn quickly. USDA FDC 12147.

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Pro tip: For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale. Weight measurements eliminate the variability of cup measurement entirely. USDA values shown are based on the spooned & leveled method.

Pine Nuts: Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert pine nuts from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.19 cups2.96 tbsp8.89 tsp
50g0.37 cups5.93 tbsp17.78 tsp
100g0.74 cups11.85 tbsp35.56 tsp
150g1.11 cups17.78 tbsp53.33 tsp
200g1.48 cups23.7 tbsp71.11 tsp
250g1.85 cups29.63 tbsp88.89 tsp
300g2.22 cups35.56 tbsp106.67 tsp
400g2.96 cups47.41 tbsp142.22 tsp
500g3.7 cups59.26 tbsp177.78 tsp

Based on 1 cup pine nuts = 135g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

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Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 12147). View original USDA record

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