Convert Chickpeas from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of chickpeas?

1 tablespoon of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of chickpeas is 0.02 US cups. 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of chickpeas weighs about 10.2 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 10.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 13.6 grams.
  • 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

Related Chickpeas Ingredients

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 what 1 tablespoon of kidney beans is in US cups.

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 what 1 tablespoon of butter beans is in US cups.

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 what 1 tablespoon of black-eyed peas is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

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Common Chickpeas Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Chickpeas Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup10.2 g0.36 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup20.4 g0.72 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup30.6 g1.08 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup40.8 g1.44 oz12 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of chickpeas in US cups?
1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US 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 US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of chickpeas?
1.5 tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of chickpeas in US cups?
2 tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.06 US 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 US cups reading.
How many tablespoons of chickpeas is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of chickpeas is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are chickpeas and garbanzo beans the same thing?
Yes. Garbanzo beans is another name for chickpeas, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp chickpeas in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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 tbsp chickpeas in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of chickpeas is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chickpeas is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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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