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Convert grams of pistachios to tablespoons
One gram of pistachios weighs about 0.13 tbsp, and half a gram comes to roughly 0.065 tbsp. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 g of pistachios =
0.13 tbsp
About 1/8 tbsp in recipe notation
- ml
- 1.92
- cup
- 0.0081
Pistachios: 123 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Shelled kernels only. Buying in-shell means about half the weight is discarded.
Full pistachios chart →Pistachios at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 123 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 123 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 7.69 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 2.56 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 4.34 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.813 cups
- Density
- 0.52 g/ml
grams to tablespoons chart for pistachios
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| Grams | Cups (US) | Tablespoons (US) | Millilitres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.081 cup | 1.3 tbsp | 19.2 ml |
| 25 g | 0.203 cup | 3.25 tbsp | 48.1 ml |
| 50 g | 0.407 cup | 6.5 tbsp | 96.2 ml |
| 75 g | 0.61 cup | 9.76 tbsp | 144 ml |
| 100 g | 0.813 cup | 13 tbsp | 192 ml |
| 125 g | 1.02 cup | 16.3 tbsp | 240 ml |
| 150 g | 1.22 cup | 19.5 tbsp | 289 ml |
| 200 g | 1.63 cup | 26 tbsp | 385 ml |
| 250 g | 2.03 cup | 32.5 tbsp | 481 ml |
| 500 g | 4.07 cup | 65 tbsp | 962 ml |
| 1000 g | 8.13 cup | 130 tbsp | 1923 ml |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat pistachios as 123 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.520 g/ml. From there:
- Your grams figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (g = 1 g).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 0.813 cups.
Measuring pistachios accurately
Shelled kernels only. Buying in-shell means about half the weight is discarded.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in 1 gram of pistachios?
1 gram of pistachios is 0.13 tbsp. This is based on a density of 123 g per US cup.
How many tablespoons are in 2 grams of pistachios?
2 grams of pistachios is 0.26 tbsp, and 0.065 tbsp for half a gram.
How much is 100 g of pistachios in cups?
100 g of pistachios is about 0.813 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for pistachios?
Shelled kernels only. Buying in-shell means about half the weight is discarded.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.