Convert Butter Beans from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of butter beans?

1 tablespoon of butter beans (lima beans) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of butter beans is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of butter beans is 0.02 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric 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 →
  • 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 what 1 tablespoon of kidney beans is in US 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 tablespoon of chickpeas is in US 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 tablespoon of black-eyed peas is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

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Common Butter Beans Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Butter Beans Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup10.8 g0.38 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup21.6 g0.76 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup32.4 g1.14 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup43.2 g1.52 oz12 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of butter beans in US cups?
1 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of butter beans is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US 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 US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of butter beans?
1.5 tablespoons of butter beans is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US 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 tablespoons of butter beans in US cups?
2 tablespoons of butter beans is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.06 US 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 US cups reading.
How many tablespoons of butter beans is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of butter beans is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US 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 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp butter beans in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US 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 tbsp butter beans in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of butter beans is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of butter beans is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US 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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