Convert Chickpeas from Tablespoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of chickpeas?

1 tablespoon of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.12 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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 tablespoons to cups.

TablespoonsCups
1 tbsp0.06 cups
2 tbsp0.12 cups
3 tbsp0.18 cups
4 tbsp0.24 cups
6 tbsp0.36 cups
8 tbsp0.48 cups
10 tbsp0.6 cups
12 tbsp0.72 cups
16 tbsp0.96 cups

Chickpeas Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup10.2 g0.36 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup20.4 g0.72 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup30.6 g1.08 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup40.8 g1.44 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of chickpeas?
1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 chickpeas converter
How many cups is 1.5 tablespoons of chickpeas?
1.5 tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many cups is 2 tablespoons of chickpeas?
2 tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.06 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 cups reading.
How many tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.06 cups?
0.06 cups of chickpeas is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 1 tablespoon of garbanzo beans?
Garbanzo beans is another name for chickpeas, so 1 tablespoon of garbanzo beans is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as chickpeas. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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