Kidney beans, dry – cups to grams

Dry kidney beans are firm, meaty pulses suited to long-simmered dishes.

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

Reference table

Cups g
43
86
130
173
259
345

Soak fully and boil hard before slow cooking for chili, rajma, or casseroles.

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FAQ

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

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