Black beans, dry – cups to grams

Dry black beans are staple Latin pulses that cook tender with deep color and earthy flavor.

Quick convert

  • US cup = 236.588 mL
  • 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
  • 1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Reference table

Cups g
41
83
124
166
248
331

Soak then simmer for soups, refried beans, burritos, rice and beans, or salads.

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FAQ

How do I handle sticky Black beans, dry in a measuring cup?
Spray the cup with a light coat of cooking oil before adding Black beans, dry — it releases cleanly and avoids under-measuring.
Loosely filled or packed — which should I use for Black beans, dry?
Use a loose fill unless the recipe specifies packed. Packing can add 15–20 % more weight per cup.

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