0.5 cups of cashews is a standard portion that is about the size of a tennis ball. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 4.29 in (10.9 cm) wide and 1.5 in (3.81 cm) tall.

In kitchen measures
8 tablespoons
24 tsp · 8 tbsp · 0.5 cups
about the size of a tennis ball
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Cashews typically ranges 0.46–0.58 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.