40 Grams of Chickpeas to Cups
Ingredient
Chickpeas
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.26 (¼)
- Tablespoons
- 4.2
- Teaspoons
- 12.6
- Milliliters
- 62 ml
40 grams of chickpeas = 0.26 cups (¼ cup / 4.2 tablespoons)
Chickpeas has a density of approximately 152g per cup. Canned, drained and rinsed. Undrained canned chickpeas (with liquid) weigh closer to 240g per cup. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #173801).
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30g | 0.20 | ¼ | 3.2 |
| 35g | 0.23 | ¼ | 3.7 |
| 40g | 0.26 | ¼ | 4.2 |
| 45g | 0.30 | ⅓ | 4.7 |
| 50g | 0.33 | ⅓ | 5.3 |
Bakers reach for chickpeas 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 chickpeas in cups?+
40 grams of chickpeas is 0.26 cups (¼ cup), or 4.2 tablespoons.
How do I measure 40 grams of chickpeas without a scale?+
Use ¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 4.2 tablespoons instead.