Lima beans, dry – cups to grams

Dry lima beans (butter beans) cook up creamy with a mild, buttery taste.

Quick convert

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

Reference table

Cups g
41
83
124
166
248
331

Soak and simmer for succotash, stews, casseroles, or creamy bean purées.

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FAQ

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

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