Convert Kidney Beans from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of kidney beans?

1 US cup of kidney beans (red kidney beans) is 177.6 grams, about 6.27 ounces. 0.5 US cups of kidney beans is 88.8 grams and 2 US cups is 355.2 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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

Related Kidney Beans Ingredients

Chickpeas are firmer and nuttier than kidney beans and a touch lighter per cup (170 g vs 185 g cooked). Swap 1:1 by volume in salads, soups, and stews where a different bean still works. See chickpeas in US cups.

Butter beans are larger, paler, and softer than kidney beans at a similar weight (180 g vs 185 g cooked). Swap 1:1 by volume for a creamier, milder result. See butter beans in US cups.

Black-eyed peas are smaller and earthier than kidney beans, close in weight per cup (175 g vs 185 g cooked). Swap 1:1 by volume in stews and salads for a different texture. See black-eyed peas in US cups.

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Common Kidney Beans Conversions

Here are the most common kidney beans conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)44.4 g
0.5 cups (US)88.8 g
0.75 cups (US)133.2 g
1 cup (US)177.6 g
1.25 cups (US)222 g
1.5 cups (US)266.4 g
2 cups (US)355.2 g
2.5 cups (US)444 g
3 cups (US)532.8 g

Kidney Beans Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting kidney beans from Cup (US) to other measurements.

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup44.4 g1.57 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup88.8 g3.13 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup177.6 g6.27 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup355.2 g12.54 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of kidney beans?
1 US cup of kidney beans is 177.6 grams, or 6.27 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of kidney beans is 88.8 grams and 2 US cups is 355.2 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 kidney beans converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of kidney beans?
1 US cup of kidney beans is 177.6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 88.8 grams and 2 US cups is 355.2 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 US cup kidney beans in grams
How many US cups of kidney beans is 177.6 grams?
177.6 grams of kidney beans is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups 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 US cup of kidney beans in ounces?
1 US cup of kidney beans is 6.27 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 3.13 ounces and 2 US cups is 12.54 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup kidney beans in ounces
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
US cups and tablespoons 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. Cups (US) to tablespoons

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