140 Grams of Black Beans to Cups
Ingredient
Black Beans
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.81 (⅞)
- Tablespoons
- 13.0
- Teaspoons
- 39.1
- Milliliters
- 193 ml
140 grams of black beans = 0.81 cups (⅞ cup / 13.0 tablespoons)
Black Beans has a density of approximately 172g per cup. Canned and drained. Rinsing versus straight-draining can shift this by 5-10g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125g | 0.73 | ¾ | 11.6 |
| 130g | 0.76 | ¾ | 12.1 |
| 140g | 0.81 | ⅞ | 13.0 |
| 150g | 0.87 | ⅞ | 14.0 |
| 160g | 0.93 | ⅞ | 14.9 |
Bakers reach for black beans 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 140 grams of black beans in cups?+
140 grams of black beans is 0.81 cups (⅞ cup), or 13.0 tablespoons.
How do I measure 140 grams of black beans without a scale?+
Use ⅞ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 13.0 tablespoons instead.