Black Beans Grams to Cups
Black Beans weighs about 172g per cup. Canned and drained. Rinsing versus straight-draining can shift this by 5-10g.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.58 (⅝)
- Tablespoons
- 9.3
- Teaspoons
- 27.9
- Milliliters
- 138 ml
Black Beans Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Black Beans density: 172g per cup (USDA FoodData Central)
| Grams | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.06 | ⅛ | 0.9 |
| 25g | 0.15 | ⅛ | 2.3 |
| 50g | 0.29 | ¼ | 4.7 |
| 75g | 0.44 | ⅜ | 7.0 |
| 100g | 0.58 | ⅝ | 9.3 |
| 125g | 0.73 | ¾ | 11.6 |
| 150g | 0.87 | ⅞ | 14.0 |
| 175g | 1.02 | 1 | 16.3 |
| 200g | 1.16 | 1⅛ | 18.6 |
| 225g | 1.31 | 1⅓ | 20.9 |
| 250g | 1.45 | 1½ | 23.3 |
| 300g | 1.74 | 1¾ | 27.9 |
| 350g | 2.03 | 2⅛ | 32.6 |
| 400g | 2.33 | 2⅓ | 37.2 |
| 500g | 2.91 | 2⅞ | 46.5 |
Ingredient Profile
Black Beans has a density of 172g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Canned and drained. Rinsing versus straight-draining can shift this by 5-10g.
Density can shift with brand, moisture content, or how the ingredient was packed before it reached your kitchen. Weighing on a scale removes that guesswork.
For comparison, honey is denser at 340g per cup, while panko breadcrumbs is lighter at 60g per cup — a reminder that weight per cup varies by ingredient, not by category alone.
How to Measure Black Beans in Cups
Pour into the cup loosely and level the top. Dried beans and lentils don't compress the way flour does.
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.
If a recipe calls for black beans by weight instead of volume, a digital kitchen scale set to grams removes any measuring-technique variation entirely — the converter at the top of this page shows both figures side by side so you can check your result either way.
Black Beans vs Other Beans & Legumes
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how black beans compares to other beans & legumes on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Black Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Black Beans | 172g | baseline |
| Chickpeas | 152g | -12% |
Common Recipe Uses
- 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 Much Is X Grams of Black Beans?
Need every amount at once? See the full black beans conversion chart.
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How Many Cups Are in a Quart?
One quart equals exactly 4 cups. Unlike weight-based conversions, this one is fixed — quarts and cup
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of black beans?+
A cup of black beans weighs about 172g. Canned and drained. Rinsing versus straight-draining can shift this by 5-10g.
How do I measure black beans accurately?+
Pour into the cup loosely and level the top. Dried beans and lentils don't compress the way flour does.
Does black beans's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Canned and drained. Rinsing versus straight-draining can shift this by 5-10g. A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert black beans from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 172 to get cups.
Why does black beans weigh a different amount per cup than other beans & legumes?+
Even within the same category, particle size, moisture, and packing differ enough to change the weight-per-cup figure by 10-30%. That's why this page uses a value measured specifically for black beans, not a category-wide average.
Is 172g per cup the same across every brand of black beans?+
It's close for most brands, though minor milling, processing, or moisture differences can shift the true figure by a few grams. USDA FoodData Central provides the reference value used here.