Black beans (dry) in grams
194 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 4 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 12 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 194 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 205 g |
| 100 milliliters | 82 g |
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Questions
How much does a cup of dry black beans weigh?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of dry black beans weighs 194 g. A metric cup (250 ml) holds about 205 g.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of dry black beans?
Half a US cup (about 118 ml) of dry black beans weighs about 97 g.
How many cups of cooked beans does 1 cup dry make?
About 2 1/2 to 3 cups, depending on how long the beans are soaked and cooked.
How many dry beans equal a 15 oz can?
A 15 oz can holds about 1 1/2 cups of beans once drained, about what half a cup of dry beans makes.
A US cup of dry black beans weighs 194 g according to the USDA, a US tablespoon 12 g and half a cup about 97 g. These are raw beans, measured straight from the bag.
Dry beans roughly double in weight once soaked and cooked, and one cup dry makes about 2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked. Cooked or canned beans weigh differently per cup, so do not use these figures for them.
USDA FoodData Central #173734 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-25)