Kidney beans, dry, boiled: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Boiled kidney beans from dry weigh ~0.79 g/mL. Weighing portions avoids guesswork in stews, chili, and salads where volume is inconsistent.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 47 |
| 0.5 | 93 |
| 0.8 | 140 |
| 1.0 | 187 |
| 1.5 | 280 |
| 2.0 | 374 |
| 2.5 | 467 |
| 3.0 | 561 |
| 3.5 | 654 |
| 4.0 | 748 |
| 4.5 | 841 |
FAQ
- Should I measure Kidney beans, dry, boiled hot or at room temperature?
- Room temperature. Hot pieces expel steam and settle, which changes cup volume; let them cool for consistent readings.
- Can I swap Kidney beans, dry, boiled for another cooked grain/legume at the same gram weight?
- Mass equivalence works; hydration ratio and texture vary. Cooked quinoa, lentils and rice absorb different amounts of liquid per gram — taste-test when you swap.