Black beans, dry

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

Black beans, dry — milliliters to grams
mL g
10 7
25 18
50 35
75 53
100 70

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

How this conversion works

Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Black beans, dry has a density of 0.7 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 7 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Black beans, dry so every measurement is accurate.

Measurement notes

Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.

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FAQ

How does viscosity affect the mL-to-grams conversion for Black beans, dry?
Viscosity doesn't change the density — it just makes measuring harder. The gram weight per mL is the same for thin and thick forms.
Can I use this table for heated Black beans, dry?
Heat may slightly lower density due to thermal expansion. For most cooking the change is under 1–2 %.

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