Legumes Cups to Grams Converter
Volumetric cup to mass gram conversions across all legumes ingredients.
Direct Answer
Measuring legumes by volume yields different gram weights depending on ingredient density. One cup ranges from 170g for light items up to 200g for dense items.
Select your specific ingredient below to convert fractional and whole cup measurements directly into exact grams, ounces, and tablespoons.
Legumes Cup to Weight Calculator
Select any ingredient to convert cups into exact grams and ounces.
Custom package weights override standard database densities for this session without altering official database records.
Legumes Cup Weight Reference Table
Gram weights for ¼ cup, ½ cup, ¾ cup, and 1 cup across all legumes ingredients:
| Ingredient | ¼ Cup (g) | ½ Cup (g) | ¾ Cup (g) | 1 Cup (g) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Black-Eyed Peas | 42.5g | 85.0g | 127.5g | 170g | View Black-Eyed Peas → |
| Dry Broad Fava Beans | 42.5g | 85.0g | 127.5g | 170g | View Fava Beans → |
| Dry Great Northern Beans | 45.0g | 90.0g | 135.0g | 180g | View Great Northern Beans → |
| Dry White Cannellini Beans | 45.0g | 90.0g | 135.0g | 180g | View Cannellini Beans → |
| Dry Whole Yellow Soybeans | 45.0g | 90.0g | 135.0g | 180g | View Yellow Soybeans → |
| Dry Whole Lupini Beans | 45.0g | 90.0g | 135.0g | 180g | View Lupini Beans → |
| Firm Pressed Tofu Crumbles | 45.0g | 90.0g | 135.0g | 180g | View Firm Tofu Crumbles → |
| Dry Pinto Beans | 46.3g | 92.5g | 138.8g | 185g | View Pinto Beans → |
| Dry Dark Red Kidney Beans | 46.3g | 92.5g | 138.8g | 185g | View Kidney Beans → |
| Dry Light Red Kidney Beans | 46.3g | 92.5g | 138.8g | 185g | View Light Red Kidney Beans → |
| Dry Cranberry Borlotti Beans | 46.3g | 92.5g | 138.8g | 185g | View Borlotti Beans → |
| Dry Heirloom Anasazi Beans | 46.3g | 92.5g | 138.8g | 185g | View Anasazi Beans → |
| Dry Turtle Black Beans | 47.5g | 95.0g | 142.5g | 190g | View Black Beans → |
| Dry Split Chana Dal | 47.5g | 95.0g | 142.5g | 190g | View Chana Dal → |
| Dry French Flageolet Beans | 47.5g | 95.0g | 142.5g | 190g | View Flageolet Beans → |
| Lentils (Dry) | 48.0g | 96.0g | 144.0g | 192g | View Lentils (Dry) → |
| Dry Whole Green Lentils | 48.0g | 96.0g | 144.0g | 192g | View Green Lentils → |
| Dry Split Red Lentils | 48.0g | 96.0g | 144.0g | 192g | View Red Lentils → |
| Dry Black Beluga Lentils | 48.0g | 96.0g | 144.0g | 192g | View Beluga Lentils → |
| Dry Whole Brown Lentils | 48.0g | 96.0g | 144.0g | 192g | View Brown Lentils → |
| Dry French Green Du Puy Lentils | 48.0g | 96.0g | 144.0g | 192g | View Du Puy Lentils → |
| Dry Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Dry Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) → |
| Dry Yellow Split Peas | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Yellow Split Peas → |
| Dry Green Split Peas | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Green Split Peas → |
| Dry Small White Navy Beans | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Navy Beans → |
| Dry Whole Green Mung Beans | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Mung Beans → |
| Dry Yellow Split Mung Dal | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Mung Dal → |
| Dry Split Black Urad Dal | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Urad Dal → |
| Dry Yellow Toor Dal (Pigeon Peas) | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Toor Dal → |
| Dry Red Adzuki Beans | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Adzuki Beans → |
Why Cup Weights Vary in Legumes
Legumes and pulses exhibit density variations based on seed diameter, coat smoothness, and moisture drying levels. Dry brown and green lentils have thin lens-like disk shapes that slide into tight packing arrangements, weighing 192 grams per cup. Whole raw chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are irregular wrinkled spheres with larger air gaps between seeds, settling at 200 grams per cup. Dry black beans and navy beans feature smooth oval hulls weighing 185g per cup. Yellow and green split peas have flat halves that pack compactly, reaching 195-200g per cup.
Common Cup Volumes in Grams (Legumes)
| Cup Amount | Black-Eyed Peas | Fava Beans | Great Northern Beans | Cannellini Beans | Yellow Soybeans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 42.5g | 42.5g | 45.0g | 45.0g | 45.0g |
| 0.333 cup | 56.6g | 56.6g | 59.9g | 59.9g | 59.9g |
| 0.5 cup | 85.0g | 85.0g | 90.0g | 90.0g | 90.0g |
| 0.667 cup | 113.4g | 113.4g | 120.1g | 120.1g | 120.1g |
| 0.75 cup | 127.5g | 127.5g | 135.0g | 135.0g | 135.0g |
| 1 cup | 170.0g | 170.0g | 180.0g | 180.0g | 180.0g |
| 1.5 cup | 255.0g | 255.0g | 270.0g | 270.0g | 270.0g |
| 2 cup | 340.0g | 340.0g | 360.0g | 360.0g | 360.0g |
| 2.5 cup | 425.0g | 425.0g | 450.0g | 450.0g | 450.0g |
| 3 cup | 510.0g | 510.0g | 540.0g | 540.0g | 540.0g |
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How many grams of dry brown lentils are in 1 cup?
One US cup of dry brown lentils weighs 192 grams.
How many grams is 1 cup of raw chickpeas?
One US cup of dry raw chickpeas weighs 200 grams.
How much do dry black beans weigh per cup?
One US cup of dry black turtle beans weighs 185 grams.
Does 1 cup of dry beans equal 1 cup of cooked beans?
No, dry beans absorb water and double in volume; 1 cup dry beans (192g) yields ~2.5 cups cooked beans (400g+).
What is the weight of 1 cup of split green peas?
One US cup of dry split green peas weighs 195 grams.