Macadamia Nuts (Whole):
Grams to Cups
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
One cup of whole macadamia nuts weighs 130 grams. The richest, butteriest of all nuts, macadamias contain up to 75% fat, giving baked goods — especially white chocolate macadamia cookies — an extraordinarily tender, luxurious texture.
How much Macadamia Nuts (Whole) weighs at each cup measure.
Convert Macadamia Nuts (Whole)
1 cup = 130 grams
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Quick reference
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 3 g | 0.11 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 8 g | 0.28 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 16 g | 0.56 oz |
| ¼ cup | 33 g | 1.16 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 43 g | 1.52 oz |
| ½ cup | 65 g | 2.29 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 87 g | 3.07 oz |
| ¾ cup | 98 g | 3.46 oz |
| 1 cup | 130 g | 4.59 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 163 g | 5.75 oz |
| 1½ cups | 195 g | 6.88 oz |
| 2 cups | 260 g | 9.17 oz |
| 3 cups | 390 g | 13.76 oz |
About Macadamia Nuts (Whole)
Macadamia nuts are the highest-fat nut commonly used in baking, with approximately 75% fat content. This extreme richness means they contribute significantly to the moistness and tenderness of baked goods. In cookies especially, macadamias release fat into the dough during baking, helping spread and creating a characteristically soft, buttery bite.
At 130 g per cup, whole macadamias fall between hazelnuts (135 g/cup) and pistachios (120 g/cup) in density. Their round, smooth shape means they pack fairly efficiently. When halved or chopped, the density per cup increases as pieces fit together with fewer air gaps.
Macadamia nuts have a delicate, sweet flavor that pairs particularly well with white chocolate, coconut, and tropical fruits. They are commonly found in Hawaiian-inspired desserts, tropical cookies, and nut-forward quick breads. Their naturally buttery flavor means you can sometimes reduce the added butter in a recipe when using macadamias in large quantities.
Because of their very high fat content, macadamia nuts go rancid faster than lower-fat nuts. Always store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, and taste before using — rancid macadamias have a soapy, bitter off-flavor that ruins finished baked goods.
Tips for measuring Macadamia Nuts (Whole)
- Store in the fridge or freezer — their very high fat content causes rapid rancidity.
- Taste a nut before using the full batch — rancidity is easy to detect.
- Halved macadamias give more visual impact than whole or chopped in cookies.
- Pair with white chocolate and coconut for a classic tropical cookie profile.
Common mistakes
- Storing at room temperature long-term — they go rancid faster than most nuts.
- Overlooking the fat contribution — large quantities may over-tenderize cookie dough.
- Chopping too finely — macadamias lose their distinctive texture when over-processed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams in a cup of Macadamia Nuts (Whole)?
- 1 cup of Macadamia Nuts (Whole) weighs 130 grams — the standard used in most American recipes. Use the converter above for any other amount.
- How many grams is ¼ cup of Macadamia Nuts (Whole)?
- ¼ cup of Macadamia Nuts (Whole) weighs about 32 grams. The full table above lists every common cup fraction.
- What's the most common mistake when measuring Macadamia Nuts (Whole)?
- Storing at room temperature long-term — they go rancid faster than most nuts. Weighing on a kitchen scale avoids it entirely.
- Does chopping change how much Macadamia Nuts (Whole) fits in a cup?
- Yes — finely chopped macadamia Nuts (Whole) packs denser than whole or halved pieces, so weigh when precision matters.