40 Grams of Walnuts to Cups
Ingredient
Walnuts
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.34 (⅓)
- Tablespoons
- 5.5
- Teaspoons
- 16.4
- Milliliters
- 81 ml
40 grams of walnuts = 0.34 cups (⅓ cup / 5.5 tablespoons)
Walnuts has a density of approximately 117g per cup. Chopped. Finely ground walnuts pack denser, closer to 80g per cup. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30g | 0.26 | ¼ | 4.1 |
| 35g | 0.30 | ⅓ | 4.8 |
| 40g | 0.34 | ⅓ | 5.5 |
| 45g | 0.38 | ⅜ | 6.2 |
| 50g | 0.43 | ⅜ | 6.8 |
Bakers reach for walnuts in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 40 grams of walnuts in cups?+
40 grams of walnuts is 0.34 cups (⅓ cup), or 5.5 tablespoons.
How do I measure 40 grams of walnuts without a scale?+
Use ⅓ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 5.5 tablespoons instead.