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 |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 23 |
| 1/4 cup | 47 |
| 1/3 cup | 62 |
| 1/2 cup | 93 |
| 2/3 cup | 125 |
| 3/4 cup | 140 |
| 1 cup | 187 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 280 |
| 2 cups | 374 |
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.