Dried Chickpeas/Beans: US Cups to Grams (g) & Cooked Volume Conversion
Convert volumes of dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or other common dried beans (like kidney, black, pinto beans) measured in US cups to their approximate weight in metric grams (g) and estimate the resulting cooked volume.
US Cups (Dried Chickpeas/Beans)
Grams (g) (approx.)
Cooked Volume (US Cups) (approx.)
1/4 cup
45-50 g
~3/4 cup to 1 cup
1/3 cup
60-67 g
~1 cup to 1 1/3 cups
1/2 cup
90-100 g
~1 1/2 cups to 2 cups
1 cup
180-200 g (often ~190-200g)
~2 1/2 to 3 cups
Important Considerations for Dried Chickpeas & Beans:
The weight of 1 US cup of dried chickpeas or common beans (like kidney, black, pinto) is typically around **180-200 grams** (approximately 6.3-7 ounces). Chickpeas might be slightly heavier on average.
Dried beans generally expand to about **2.5 to 3 times their original volume** when soaked and cooked. The exact yield can depend on the type of bean and soaking/cooking time.
Soaking dried beans overnight is usually recommended before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
This chart provides a general guideline. For specific bean types, there might be slight variations.
For accurate meal planning, especially for protein and fiber content, measuring by weight can be beneficial.