Convert Chickpeas measurements
Chickpeas Measurement Converter
Use the tool below to convert chickpeas from the measurements in your recipe to the measurements that you need.
Chickpeas are round, nutty legumes used in hummus, curries, salads, and roasted snacks. One metric cup (250 ml) of cooked, drained chickpeas weighs around 170 grams or 6 ounces. When a recipe lists chickpeas in cups but you are working from a can or a pot, converting by weight keeps the ratio right.
A 400 g can drains to about 240 g, a little under one and a half cups, while recipes switch between cups, grams, and cans. Weighing in grams ties them together so hummus and curries come out right.
Also known as
- garbanzo beans
- chana
- cooked chickpeas
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Common Chickpeas Conversions
Here are the most common chickpeas conversions from grams to cups.
| Grams | Cups |
|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.15 cups |
| 50 g | 0.29 cups |
| 75 g | 0.44 cups |
| 100 g | 0.59 cups |
| 125 g | 0.74 cups |
| 150 g | 0.88 cups |
| 175 g | 1.03 cups |
| 200 g | 1.18 cups |
| 250 g | 1.47 cups |
| 300 g | 1.76 cups |
| 400 g | 2.35 cups |
| 500 g | 2.94 cups |
Chickpeas Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting chickpeas to different measurements.
| grams | cup | ounces | cup(US) | tbsp | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 0.59 cup | 3.53 oz | 0.61 cup (US) | 9.8 tbsp | 29.41 tsp |
| 150 g | 0.88 cup | 5.29 oz | 0.92 cup (US) | 14.71 tbsp | 44.12 tsp |
| 250 g | 1.47 cup | 8.82 oz | 1.53 cup (US) | 24.51 tbsp | 73.53 tsp |
| 500 g | 2.94 cup | 17.65 oz | 3.06 cup (US) | 49.02 tbsp | 147.06 tsp |
| 750 g | 4.41 cup | 26.47 oz | 4.6 cup (US) | 73.53 tbsp | 220.59 tsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are chickpeas and garbanzo beans the same thing?
- Yes. Garbanzo beans is another name for chickpeas, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of chickpeas weighs 170 grams under either name, and every conversion on this page holds whichever name your recipe uses. Recipes swap the two freely, so you can follow either without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
- What is 0.25 cups of chickpeas in tablespoons?
- 0.25 cups of chickpeas is 4.17 tablespoons. This is the same for any ingredient, since cups and tablespoons are both volume units and do not depend on what you are measuring. One cup is about 16.67 tablespoons, so 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres for any amount. Open the volume converter
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of chickpeas?
- 1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 10.2 grams. Density carries that figure through any quantity, so 2 tablespoons is 20.4 grams and 1/2 tablespoon is 5.1 grams. Weighing beats measuring by volume here, since how firmly you fill the tablespoon shifts the result a little either way. The converter at the top of this page takes any amount.
- How much does a cup of chickpeas weigh?
- 1 cup of chickpeas in grams is 170 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 340 grams and half a cup is 85 grams. Weighing chickpeas by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. The chart above this FAQ lists the cup amounts recipes call for, and the converter at the top handles anything between them.
- How do you measure chickpeas in cups?
- 100 grams of chickpeas is 0.59 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 200 grams is 1.18 cups and 50 grams is 0.29 cups. Grams to cups helps when a recipe gives a weight but you measure with cups. The chart above this FAQ covers the other weights cooks measure out.
- How do you measure chickpeas in tablespoons?
- 50 grams of chickpeas is 4.9 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams is 9.8 tablespoons and 25 grams is 2.45 tablespoons. Tablespoons are handy for smaller amounts when you would rather not get out the scales. The chart above this FAQ turns the other common weights into tablespoons too.
Related to Chickpeas
Butter Beans
Butter beans swap 1:1 by volume for cooked chickpeas, trading a firm, nutty bite for a soft, creamy texture. They are a touch heavier per cup (180 g vs 170 g drained), so weigh when the ratio matters. Use them where a smoother, milder bean suits the dish. See our Butter Beans converter.
Kidney Beans
Kidney beans swap 1:1 by volume for cooked chickpeas with a softer, meatier texture and a deeper colour. They are heavier per cup (185 g vs 170 g drained), so weigh when the bean ratio matters in a chilli, soup, or salad. The flavour is milder and less nutty. See our Kidney Beans converter.
Black-Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas swap 1:1 by volume for cooked chickpeas with an earthier flavour and a softer skin. They are close in weight per cup (175 g vs 170 g drained), so the swap holds by both volume and weight in salads, stews, and grain bowls. See our Black-Eyed Peas converter.
Red Lentils
Chickpeas here are cooked and drained at 170 g a cup; red lentils are dry at 200 g, so the numbers are not interchangeable. Lentils give you a sauce, chickpeas give you texture. See our Red Lentils converter.
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