Convert Kidney Beans measurements
Kidney Beans Measurement Converter
Use the tool below to convert kidney beans from the measurements in your recipe to the measurements that you need.
Kidney beans are large, dark-red beans common in chilli, soups, and salads. One metric cup (250 ml) of cooked, drained kidney beans weighs around 185 grams or 6.53 ounces. When a recipe lists beans in cups but you are working from a can or a pot, converting by weight keeps the bean ratio right.
A 400 g can drains to roughly 240 g of beans, a little over one metric cup, while recipes switch between cups, grams, and cans. Weighing in grams ties them together so a chilli or salad lands on target.
Also known as
- red kidney beans
- rajma
- cooked kidney beans
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Common Kidney Beans Conversions
Here are the most common kidney beans conversions from grams to cups.
| Grams | Cups |
|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.14 cups |
| 50 g | 0.27 cups |
| 75 g | 0.41 cups |
| 100 g | 0.54 cups |
| 125 g | 0.68 cups |
| 150 g | 0.81 cups |
| 175 g | 0.95 cups |
| 200 g | 1.08 cups |
| 250 g | 1.35 cups |
| 300 g | 1.62 cups |
| 400 g | 2.16 cups |
| 500 g | 2.7 cups |
Kidney Beans Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting kidney beans to different measurements.
| grams | cup | ounces | cup(US) | tbsp | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 0.54 cup | 3.53 oz | 0.56 cup (US) | 9.01 tbsp | 27.03 tsp |
| 150 g | 0.81 cup | 5.29 oz | 0.84 cup (US) | 13.51 tbsp | 40.54 tsp |
| 250 g | 1.35 cup | 8.82 oz | 1.41 cup (US) | 22.52 tbsp | 67.57 tsp |
| 500 g | 2.7 cup | 17.65 oz | 2.82 cup (US) | 45.05 tbsp | 135.14 tsp |
| 750 g | 4.05 cup | 26.47 oz | 4.22 cup (US) | 67.57 tbsp | 202.7 tsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are kidney beans and red kidney beans the same thing?
- Yes. Red kidney beans is another name for kidney beans, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of kidney beans weighs 185 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 kidney beans in tablespoons?
- 0.25 cups of kidney beans 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 much does a cup of kidney beans weigh?
- 1 cup of kidney beans in grams is 185 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 370 grams and half a cup is 92.5 grams. Weighing kidney beans 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 kidney beans in cups?
- 100 grams of kidney beans is 0.54 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 200 grams is 1.08 cups and 50 grams is 0.27 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 kidney beans in tablespoons?
- 50 grams of kidney beans is 4.5 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams is 9.01 tablespoons and 25 grams is 2.25 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 Kidney Beans
Butter Beans
Butter beans swap 1:1 by volume for cooked kidney beans with a softer, creamier texture and a milder flavour. They weigh almost the same per cup (180 g vs 185 g drained), so volume and weight track closely. Expect a paler dish and a smoother bite in stews and bakes. See our Butter Beans converter.
Chickpeas
Chickpeas swap 1:1 by volume for cooked kidney beans and bring a firmer bite and a nutty flavour. They are a little lighter per cup (170 g vs 185 g drained), so weigh when the bean ratio matters in a chilli, soup, or salad. The colour shifts from deep red to pale gold. See our Chickpeas converter.
Black-Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas swap 1:1 by volume for cooked kidney beans, bringing an earthier flavour and a softer skin. They are close in weight per cup (175 g vs 185 g drained), so the swap holds by both volume and weight in soups, salads, and stews. See our Black-Eyed Peas converter.
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