Convert Butter Beans from Ounces to Cup

How many cups is 1 ounce of butter beans?

1 ounce of butter beans (lima beans) is 0.16 cups. 2 ounces of butter beans is 0.31 cups. 1/2 ounce of butter beans is 0.08 cups. 1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of butter beans is 0.04 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. Use the US cup converter →
  • 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 ounce 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 ounce 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 ounce of black-eyed peas is in cups.

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Common Butter Beans Conversions

Here are the most common butter beans conversions from ounces to cups.

OuncesCups
1 oz0.16 cups
2 oz0.31 cups
3 oz0.47 cups
4 oz0.63 cups
5 oz0.79 cups
6 oz0.94 cups
8 oz1.26 cups
10 oz1.57 cups
12 oz1.89 cups

Butter Beans Conversion Chart

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

ouncescupgramscup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz0.39 cup70.87 g0.41 cup (US)6.56 tbsp19.69 tsp
5 oz0.79 cup141.73 g0.82 cup (US)13.12 tbsp39.37 tsp
7.5 oz1.18 cup212.6 g1.23 cup (US)19.69 tbsp59.06 tsp
10 oz1.57 cup283.46 g1.64 cup (US)26.25 tbsp78.74 tsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 cup of butter beans in ounces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 ounce of butter beans in cups?
1 ounce of butter beans is 0.16 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of butter beans is 0.31 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.08 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 ounces of butter beans?
1.5 ounces of butter beans is 0.24 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of butter beans is 0.16 cups and 2 ounces is 0.31 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 ounces of butter beans in cups?
2 ounces of butter beans is 0.31 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of butter beans is 0.16 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 ounces of butter beans is 0.16 cups?
0.16 cups of butter beans is 1.02 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 ounce of lima beans in cups?
Lima beans is another name for butter beans, so 1 ounce of lima beans is 0.16 cups, exactly the same as butter beans. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 0.31 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.08 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 ounce of butter beans is 0.16 cups under either name, and 2 ounces is 0.31 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 oz butter beans in cups?
1/2 ounce of butter beans is 0.08 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of butter beans is 0.16 cups and 2 ounces is 0.31 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 oz butter beans in cups?
1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of butter beans is 0.04 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of butter beans is 0.16 cups and 2 ounces is 0.31 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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