Skip to content
BEANS-LEGUMES HUB Reviewed

Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) from grams to cups using 172g per US Customary cup. Find common conversions, tablespoon equivalents, and practical measurement guidance.

Kitchen Measurement Converter

Live Calculation

Convert weight to volume accurately by accounting for density differences.

Quick:
Condition: Cooked or canned beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup • 1 cup of drained cooked black beans weighs 172g.
Quick:
Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
Use custom package value (optional)
Leave blank to use the standard USDA density.
Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
5/8 cups (0.58)

Kitchen measure: 9 tbsp + 1 tsp (9.3 tbsp)

100 grams of Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) equals approximately 5/8 cups (US Customary Cup).

9.3 Tablespoons
27.9 Teaspoons
137.6 mL Volume (mL)
3.53 oz Ounces (Weight)

Measurement Standard & Density

Tender simmered black beans, packed with dietary fiber, folate, and plant protein for burritos, salads, and Cuban black bean soup.

Bulk Density: 0.727 g/mL
1 US Cup Weight: 172 grams
1 Tablespoon Weight: 10.75 grams
1 Teaspoon Weight: 3.58 grams
Measurement Condition: Cooked or canned beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup
Cup Standard: US customary
Technique Variance: 1 cup of drained cooked black beans weighs 172g.

Chef's Culinary Technique

1 standard 15 oz can of black beans yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of drained beans (approx. 250g–260g).

Data Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173736)

Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) Grams to Cups Table

Standard conversions from grams to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
Cooked Black Beans (10g) 10g 0.06 (0.06 cups) 0.9 tbsp 2.8 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (25g) 25g 1/8 (0.15 cups) 2.3 tbsp 7.0 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (50g) 50g 1/4 (0.29 cups) 4.7 tbsp 14.0 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (75g) 75g 0.44 (0.44 cups) 7.0 tbsp 20.9 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (100g) 100g 5/8 (0.58 cups) 9.3 tbsp 27.9 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (125g) 125g 3/4 (0.73 cups) 11.6 tbsp 34.9 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (150g) 150g 7/8 (0.87 cups) 14.0 tbsp 41.9 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (175g) 175g 1.02 (1.02 cups) 16.3 tbsp 48.8 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (200g) 200g 1 1/6 (1.16 cups) 18.6 tbsp 55.8 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (225g) 225g 1 1/3 (1.31 cups) 20.9 tbsp 62.8 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (250g) 250g 1.45 (1.45 cups) 23.3 tbsp 69.8 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (300g) 300g 1 3/4 (1.74 cups) 27.9 tbsp 83.7 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (400g) 400g 2 1/3 (2.33 cups) 37.2 tbsp 111.6 tsp
Cooked Black Beans (500g) 500g 2 7/8 (2.91 cups) 46.5 tbsp 139.5 tsp

Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) Cups to Grams Table

Standard kitchen cup measurements converted to exact grams for Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
1/4 Cup of Cooked Black Beans 43g 1/4 Cup (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
1/3 Cup of Cooked Black Beans 57g 1/3 Cup (0.33 cups) 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp
1/2 Cup of Cooked Black Beans 86g 1/2 Cup (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
2/3 Cup of Cooked Black Beans 115g 2/3 Cup (0.67 cups) 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp
3/4 Cup of Cooked Black Beans 129g 3/4 Cup (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
1 Cup of Cooked Black Beans 172g 1 Cup (1.00 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
1 1/2 Cups of Cooked Black Beans 258g 1 1/2 Cups (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
2 Cups of Cooked Black Beans 344g 2 Cups (2.00 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained)?

One standard US Customary cup of Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) weighs approximately 172 grams under standard measurement conditions (Cooked or canned beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup).

How do I measure Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) accurately without a scale?

1 standard 15 oz can of black beans yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of drained beans (approx. 250g–260g). Source reference: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173736).

How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in a cup of Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained)?

There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in 1 standard US cup. For Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained), 1 tablespoon weighs approximately 10.75 grams, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 3.58 grams.

What is the bulk density of Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained)?

The bulk density of Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) is 0.727 grams per milliliter (g/mL), according to USDA FoodData Central standards.