Dip, Bean, Original Flavor: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Bean dip is a thick, refried-bean-based paste with a density of 1.217 g/ml, so one US cup weighs about 288 grams and a tablespoon roughly 18 grams. Its dense, spreadable consistency comes from mashed pinto or black beans blended with spices, making it a staple for scooping with tortilla chips, layering in seven-layer dip, or spreading inside bean-and-cheese burritos.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 54 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 90 |
| 6 | 108 |
| 7 | 126 |
| 8 | 144 |
| 9 | 162 |
| 10 | 180 |
| 11 | 198 |
| 12 | 216 |
| 13 | 234 |
| 14 | 252 |
| 15 | 270 |
| 20 | 360 |
| 25 | 450 |
| 30 | 540 |
FAQ
- How much does a cup of bean dip weigh?
- At 1.217 g/ml, one US cup (237 ml) of bean dip weighs approximately 288 grams, noticeably heavier than water because of the concentrated mashed bean solids, oil, and seasoning packed into each spoonful.
- Why is bean dip as dense as some barbecue sauces?
- Bean dip's 1.217 g/ml density matches sauces like Sweet Baby Ray's because mashed beans are a starchy, low-moisture paste with minimal trapped air, concentrating significant mass into a small volume.
- Does bean dip pack differently in a measuring cup than liquid condiments?
- Yes. Its thick, paste-like body at 1.217 g/ml can trap air pockets if loosely scooped, so pressing the dip firmly into the cup and leveling it off ensures you get the expected 288 grams per cup.