Convert Butter Beans from Cup (US) to Cup

How many cups is 1 US cup of butter beans?

1 US cup of butter beans (lima beans) is 0.96 cups. 2 US cups of butter beans is 1.92 cups. 1/2 US cup of butter beans is 0.48 cups. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of butter beans is 0.24 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Butter beans are large, flat, pale beans, also sold as lima beans, prized for their creamy texture in stews, bakes, and salads. One metric cup (250 ml) of cooked, drained butter beans weighs around 180 grams or 6.35 ounces. When a recipe lists them in cups but you are working from a can, converting by weight keeps the bean ratio right.

A 400 g can drains to roughly 240 g of beans, a little over a cup, while recipes mix cups, grams, and cans. Weighing in grams keeps a casserole or salad consistent from batch to batch.

Also known as

  • lima beans
  • large lima beans
  • cooked butter beans

Related Butter Beans Ingredients

Kidney beans are firmer and darker than butter beans at a similar weight (185 g vs 180 g cooked). Swap 1:1 by volume when you want a bean that holds its shape in chilli and stews. See what 1 US cup of kidney beans is in cups.

Chickpeas are nuttier and firmer than butter beans and a touch lighter per cup (170 g vs 180 g cooked). Swap 1:1 by volume in salads and stews for more bite. See what 1 US cup of chickpeas is in cups.

Black-eyed peas are smaller and earthier than butter beans, close in weight per cup (175 g vs 180 g cooked). Swap 1:1 by volume for a firmer, more savoury result. See what 1 US cup of black-eyed peas is in cups.

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Common Butter Beans Conversions

Here are the most common butter beans conversions from cups (US) to cups.

Cups (US)Cups
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups
0.75 cups (US)0.72 cups
1 cup (US)0.96 cups
1.25 cups (US)1.2 cups
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups
2 cups (US)1.92 cups
2.5 cups (US)2.4 cups
3 cups (US)2.88 cups

Butter Beans Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting butter beans from Cup (US) to Cup and other measurements.

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup43.2 g1.52 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup86.4 g3.05 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup172.8 g6.1 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup345.6 g12.19 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to cups volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of butter beans in cups?
1 US cup of butter beans is 0.96 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of butter beans is 1.92 cups and 0.5 US cups is 0.48 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the butter beans converter
How many cups is 1.5 US cups of butter beans?
1.5 US cups of butter beans is 1.44 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of butter beans is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of butter beans in cups?
2 US cups of butter beans is 1.92 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of butter beans is 0.96 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many US cups of butter beans is 0.96 cups?
0.96 cups of butter beans is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are butter beans and lima beans the same thing?
Yes. Lima beans is another name for butter beans, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of butter beans is 0.96 cups under either name, and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) butter beans in cups?
1/2 US cup of butter beans is 0.48 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of butter beans is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) butter beans in cups?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of butter beans is 0.24 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of butter beans is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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