How many grams is 1 teaspoon of chickpeas?

1 teaspoon of chickpeas is 3.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 1.7 grams and 2 teaspoons is 6.8 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.

How many teaspoons of chickpeas is 3.4 grams?

3.4 grams of chickpeas is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

What is 1 teaspoon of chickpeas in ounces?

1 teaspoon of chickpeas is 0.12 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.06 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.24 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.

How do teaspoons and cups compare as units?

Teaspoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres.

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How much is 1 teaspoon of chickpeas?

1 teaspoon of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) is 3.4 grams, about 0.12 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of chickpeas is 1.7 grams and 2 teaspoons is 6.8 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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.

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 kidney beans in teaspoons.

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 butter beans in teaspoons.

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 black-eyed peas in teaspoons.

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Common Chickpeas Conversions

Here are the most common chickpeas conversions from teaspoons to grams.

Teaspoons	Grams
0.25 tsp	0.85 g
0.5 tsp	1.7 g
1 tsp	3.4 g
2 tsp	6.8 g
3 tsp	10.2 g
4 tsp	13.6 g
6 tsp	20.4 g
8 tsp	27.2 g
12 tsp	40.8 g

Chickpeas Conversion Chart

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

tsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp
1 tsp	0.02 cup	3.4 g	0.12 oz	0.02 cup (US)	0.33 tbsp
2 tsp	0.04 cup	6.8 g	0.24 oz	0.04 cup (US)	0.67 tbsp
3 tsp	0.06 cup	10.2 g	0.36 oz	0.06 cup (US)	1 tbsp
4 tsp	0.08 cup	13.6 g	0.48 oz	0.08 cup (US)	1.33 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 teaspoon of chickpeas?: 1 teaspoon of chickpeas is 3.4 grams, or 0.12 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of chickpeas is 1.7 grams and 2 teaspoons is 6.8 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the chickpeas converter
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of chickpeas?: 1 teaspoon of chickpeas is 3.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 1.7 grams and 2 teaspoons is 6.8 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 teaspoon chickpeas in grams
How many teaspoons of chickpeas is 3.4 grams?: 3.4 grams of chickpeas is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 teaspoon of chickpeas in ounces?: 1 teaspoon of chickpeas is 0.12 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.06 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.24 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 teaspoon chickpeas in ounces
How do teaspoons and cups compare as units?: Teaspoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Teaspoons to cups

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