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Convert tablespoons of whole almonds to grams
One tablespoon of whole almonds weighs about 8.94 g, and half a tablespoon comes to roughly 4.47 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tbsp of whole almonds =
8.94 g
- oz
- 0.315
- kg
- 0.0089
- lb
- 0.02
Whole Almonds: 143 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Whole nuts leave large gaps in a cup. Sliced almonds drop to about 92 g per cup.
Full whole almonds chart →Whole Almonds at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 143 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 143 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 8.94 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 2.98 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 5.04 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.699 cups
- Density
- 0.60 g/ml
tablespoons to grams chart for whole almonds
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| Tablespoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 8.94 g | 0.315 oz | 0.02 lb |
| 2 tbsp | 17.9 g | 0.631 oz | 0.039 lb |
| 3 tbsp | 26.8 g | 0.946 oz | 0.059 lb |
| 4 tbsp | 35.8 g | 1.26 oz | 0.079 lb |
| 5 tbsp | 44.7 g | 1.58 oz | 0.099 lb |
| 6 tbsp | 53.6 g | 1.89 oz | 0.118 lb |
| 8 tbsp | 71.5 g | 2.52 oz | 0.158 lb |
| 10 tbsp | 89.4 g | 3.15 oz | 0.197 lb |
| 12 tbsp | 107 g | 3.78 oz | 0.236 lb |
| 16 tbsp | 143 g | 5.04 oz | 0.315 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat whole almonds as 143 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.604 g/ml. From there:
- Your tablespoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tbsp = 14.8 ml).
- 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 2/3 cups.
Measuring whole almonds accurately
Whole nuts leave large gaps in a cup. Sliced almonds drop to about 92 g per cup.
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 grams are in 1 tablespoon of whole almonds?
1 tablespoon of whole almonds is 8.94 g. This is based on a density of 143 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 tablespoons of whole almonds?
2 tablespoons of whole almonds is 17.9 g, and 4.47 g for half a tablespoon.
How much is 100 g of whole almonds in cups?
100 g of whole almonds is about 2/3 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 whole almonds?
Whole nuts leave large gaps in a cup. Sliced almonds drop to about 92 g per cup.
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.