400 Grams of Chickpeas to Cups
400 grams of chickpeas is a typical single-recipe amount, equal to 2.63 cups at a density of 152g per cup.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 2.63 (2⅝)
- Tablespoons
- 42.1
- Teaspoons
- 126.3
- Milliliters
- 623 ml
400 grams of chickpeas = 2.63 cups (2⅝ cups / 42.1 tbsp / 126.3 tsp)
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). This is the figure used everywhere on this page, including the tablespoon and teaspoon values, so the numbers stay consistent whether you're reading the summary line, the table, or the FAQ answers below.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350g | 2.30 | 2⅓ | 36.8 | 110.5 |
| 375g | 2.47 | 2½ | 39.5 | 118.4 |
| 400g | 2.63 | 2⅝ | 42.1 | 126.3 |
| 425g | 2.80 | 2¾ | 44.7 | 134.2 |
| 450g | 2.96 | 2⅞ | 47.4 | 142.1 |
How the 400g Figure Is Calculated
400g divided by 152g (the weight of one cup of chickpeas) equals 2.63 cups. Multiplying that by 16 gives 42.1 tablespoons, and by 48 gives 126.3 teaspoons, since one cup always equals 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons regardless of the ingredient.
Chickpeas is lighter than water, which weighs about 236g per cup. That's why 400g of chickpeas takes up more volume (623ml) than the same weight of water would (401ml). For a side-by-side look at how other ingredients compare, see the 400 grams to cups page.
If Your Recipe Uses Metric or Imperial Cups
The 2.63 cup figure above uses the US Customary cup (236.588ml). Recipes written outside the US sometimes use a metric cup (250ml) or an imperial (uk) cup (284.131ml) instead. At 400g, that's 2½ metric cups or 2¼ imperial cups of chickpeas, close to the US figure but not identical. The cup standard switch in the converter above recalculates this instantly for any gram amount.
Scaling 400g Up or Down
Doubling a recipe that calls for 400g of chickpeas means weighing 800g, or measuring 5.26 cups if you're working by volume instead of weight. Halving it means 200g, or 1.32 cups. Weight scales exactly with simple multiplication; cup measurements compound any scooping error each time they're doubled or halved, so weighing is more reliable the more a recipe is scaled.
Chickpeas vs. Other Beans & Legumes
Within beans & legumes, density still varies by ingredient. At 400g, black beans (172g per cup) measures 2⅓ cups, compared to 2⅝ cups for chickpeas. Swapping ingredients in a recipe by cup measurement alone, without adjusting for this difference, changes the actual weight used.
Using Chickpeas in Recipes
- Recipes typically call for this ingredient in amounts ranging from a tablespoon to a full cup, depending on the dish.
- Check your specific recipe for the exact gram amount, then use the converter above to find the matching cup measurement.
How to Measure It Accurately
Beans & Legumes
Pour into the cup loosely and level the top. Dried beans and lentils don't compress the way flour does.
For exact results
Dried beans roughly double or triple in volume once soaked and cooked, so a recipe calling for a cup of cooked beans needs considerably less than a cup of the dried form.
For every gram amount at once, the chickpeas conversion chart lists chickpeas across the full range from 1g to 1000g in one table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 400 grams of chickpeas in cups?+
400 grams of chickpeas is 2.63 cups (2⅝ cups), or 42.1 tablespoons.
How do I measure 400 grams of chickpeas without a scale?+
Use 2⅝ cups, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 42.1 tablespoons instead.
Why is chickpeas's gram-to-cup ratio different from other ingredients?+
Chickpeas weighs 152g per cup because of its own density. Canned, drained and rinsed. Undrained canned chickpeas (with liquid) weigh closer to 240g per cup.
Does a metric or imperial cup change this 400g conversion?+
Yes, slightly. 400g of chickpeas is 2½ metric cups or 2¼ imperial cups, versus 2⅝ US cups, since each cup standard holds a different volume.