How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter beans?

1 tablespoon of butter beans is 10.8 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 5.4 grams and 2 tablespoons is 21.6 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.

How many tablespoons of butter beans is 10.8 grams?

10.8 grams of butter beans is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

What is 1 tablespoon of butter beans in ounces?

1 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.38 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.19 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.76 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.

How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?

Tablespoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres.

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How much is 1 tablespoon of butter beans?

1 tablespoon of butter beans (lima beans) is 10.8 grams, about 0.38 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of butter beans is 5.4 grams and 2 tablespoons is 21.6 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
One metric tablespoon of butter beans weighs about 10.8 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 10.6 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 14.4 grams.
A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 kidney beans in tablespoons.

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 chickpeas in tablespoons.

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 black-eyed peas in tablespoons.

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Common Butter Beans Conversions

Here are the most common butter beans conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	10.8 g
2 tbsp	21.6 g
3 tbsp	32.4 g
4 tbsp	43.2 g
6 tbsp	64.8 g
8 tbsp	86.4 g
10 tbsp	108 g
12 tbsp	129.6 g
16 tbsp	172.8 g

Butter Beans Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	10.8 g	0.38 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	21.6 g	0.76 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	32.4 g	1.14 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	43.2 g	1.52 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of butter beans?: 1 tablespoon of butter beans is 10.8 grams, or 0.38 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of butter beans is 5.4 grams and 2 tablespoons is 21.6 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the butter beans converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter beans?: 1 tablespoon of butter beans is 10.8 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 5.4 grams and 2 tablespoons is 21.6 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 tablespoon butter beans in grams
How many tablespoons of butter beans is 10.8 grams?: 10.8 grams of butter beans is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 tablespoon of butter beans in ounces?: 1 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.38 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.19 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.76 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon butter beans in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?: Tablespoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Tablespoons to cups

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