Convert Butter Beans from Teaspoon to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 teaspoon of butter beans?

1 teaspoon of butter beans (lima beans) is 0.33 tablespoons. 2 teaspoons of butter beans is 0.67 tablespoons. 1/2 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.17 tablespoons. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of butter beans is 0.08 tablespoons. 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.
  • 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 what 1 teaspoon of kidney beans is 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 what 1 teaspoon of chickpeas is 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 what 1 teaspoon of black-eyed peas is in tablespoons.

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0.33 Tablespoon

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Common Butter Beans Conversions

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

TeaspoonsTablespoons
0.25 tsp0.08 tbsp
0.5 tsp0.17 tbsp
1 tsp0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.67 tbsp
3 tsp1 tbsp
4 tsp1.33 tbsp
6 tsp2 tbsp
8 tsp2.67 tbsp
12 tsp4 tbsp

Butter Beans Conversion Chart

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

tsptbspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tsp0.33 tbsp0.02 cup3.6 g0.13 oz0.02 cup (US)
2 tsp0.67 tbsp0.04 cup7.2 g0.25 oz0.04 cup (US)
3 tsp1 tbsp0.06 cup10.8 g0.38 oz0.06 cup (US)
4 tsp1.33 tbsp0.08 cup14.4 g0.51 oz0.08 cup (US)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 teaspoon of butter beans in tablespoons?
1 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of butter beans is 0.67 tablespoons and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.17 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 1.5 teaspoons of butter beans?
1.5 teaspoons of butter beans is 0.5 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 teaspoons of butter beans in tablespoons?
2 teaspoons of butter beans is 0.67 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.33 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many teaspoons of butter beans is 0.33 tablespoons?
0.33 tablespoons of butter beans is 0.99 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 teaspoon of lima beans in tablespoons?
Lima beans is another name for butter beans, so 1 teaspoon of lima beans is 0.33 tablespoons, exactly the same as butter beans. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.17 tablespoons. 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 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.33 tablespoons under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tsp butter beans in tablespoons?
1/2 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. 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 tsp butter beans in tablespoons?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of butter beans is 0.08 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of butter beans is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. 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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