Convert Kidney Beans from Tablespoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of kidney beans?

1 tablespoon of kidney beans (red kidney beans) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of kidney beans 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.

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

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 our Chickpeas converter.

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 our Butter Beans converter.

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 our Black-Eyed Peas converter.

Out of kidney beans? See kidney beans substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Kidney Beans Measurement Converter

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Common Kidney Beans Conversions

Here are the most common kidney beans 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

Kidney Beans Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup11.1 g0.39 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup22.2 g0.78 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup33.3 g1.18 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup44.4 g1.57 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of kidney beans?
1 tablespoon of kidney beans is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of kidney beans 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 kidney beans converter
How many cups is 1.5 tablespoons of kidney beans?
1.5 tablespoons of kidney beans is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of kidney beans 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 kidney beans?
2 tablespoons of kidney beans is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of kidney beans 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 kidney beans is 0.06 cups?
0.06 cups of kidney beans 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 red kidney beans?
Red kidney beans is another name for kidney beans, so 1 tablespoon of red kidney beans is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as kidney beans. 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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