Convert Chickpeas from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of chickpeas?

1 US cup of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of chickpeas is 32 tablespoons. 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 →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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

Kidney beans are softer and meatier than chickpeas and a touch heavier per cup (185 g vs 170 g cooked). Swap 1:1 by volume in chilli and stews for a different bean. See our Kidney Beans converter.

Butter beans are larger, paler, and creamier than chickpeas at a similar weight (180 g vs 170 g cooked). Swap 1:1 by volume for a softer, milder result. See our Butter Beans converter.

Black-eyed peas are softer and earthier than chickpeas, close in weight per cup (175 g vs 170 g cooked). Swap 1:1 by volume in salads and stews. See our Black-Eyed Peas converter.

Out of chickpeas? See chickpeas substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Chickpeas Measurement Converter

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Common Chickpeas Conversions

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

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Chickpeas Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup40.8 g1.44 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup81.6 g2.88 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup163.2 g5.76 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup326.4 g11.52 oz96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of chickpeas?
1 US cup of chickpeas is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of chickpeas is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 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 chickpeas converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of chickpeas?
1.5 US cups of chickpeas is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of chickpeas is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 US cups of chickpeas?
2 US cups of chickpeas is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of chickpeas is 16 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 US cups of chickpeas is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of chickpeas is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of garbanzo beans?
Garbanzo beans is another name for chickpeas, so 1 US cup of garbanzo beans is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as chickpeas. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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