How many grams is 1 teaspoon of butter beans?

1 teaspoon of butter beans is 3.6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 1.8 grams and 2 teaspoons is 7.2 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 teaspoons of butter beans is 3.6 grams?

3.6 grams of butter beans is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons 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 teaspoon of butter beans in ounces?

1 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.13 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.06 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.25 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 teaspoons and cups compare as units?

Teaspoons 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 teaspoon of butter beans?

1 teaspoon of butter beans (lima beans) is 3.6 grams, about 0.13 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of butter beans is 1.8 grams and 2 teaspoons is 7.2 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
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 teaspoons.

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 teaspoons.

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 teaspoons.

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Common Butter Beans Conversions

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

Teaspoons	Grams
0.25 tsp	0.9 g
0.5 tsp	1.8 g
1 tsp	3.6 g
2 tsp	7.2 g
3 tsp	10.8 g
4 tsp	14.4 g
6 tsp	21.6 g
8 tsp	28.8 g
12 tsp	43.2 g

Butter Beans Conversion Chart

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

tsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp
1 tsp	0.02 cup	3.6 g	0.13 oz	0.02 cup (US)	0.33 tbsp
2 tsp	0.04 cup	7.2 g	0.25 oz	0.04 cup (US)	0.67 tbsp
3 tsp	0.06 cup	10.8 g	0.38 oz	0.06 cup (US)	1 tbsp
4 tsp	0.08 cup	14.4 g	0.51 oz	0.08 cup (US)	1.33 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 teaspoon of butter beans?: 1 teaspoon of butter beans is 3.6 grams, or 0.13 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of butter beans is 1.8 grams and 2 teaspoons is 7.2 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 teaspoon of butter beans?: 1 teaspoon of butter beans is 3.6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 1.8 grams and 2 teaspoons is 7.2 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 teaspoon butter beans in grams
How many teaspoons of butter beans is 3.6 grams?: 3.6 grams of butter beans is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons 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 teaspoon of butter beans in ounces?: 1 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.13 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.06 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.25 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 teaspoon butter beans in ounces
How do teaspoons and cups compare as units?: Teaspoons 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. Teaspoons to cups

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