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Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans) Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans) from grams to cups using 180g per US Customary cup. Find common conversions, tablespoon equivalents, and practical measurement guidance.

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Condition: Dry large flat beans poured and leveled • 180g per cup.
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
0.56 cups (0.56)

Kitchen measure: 8 tbsp + 2.5 tsp (8.9 tbsp)

100 grams of Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans) equals approximately 0.56 cups (US Customary Cup).

8.9 Tablespoons
26.7 Teaspoons
131.4 mL Volume (mL)
3.53 oz Ounces (Weight)

Measurement Standard & Density

Flat, large white Phaseolus lunatus seeds (known as butter beans in the UK and US South) with velvety, melting interior texture.

Bulk Density: 0.761 g/mL
1 US Cup Weight: 180 grams
1 Tablespoon Weight: 11.25 grams
1 Teaspoon Weight: 3.75 grams
Measurement Condition: Dry large flat beans poured and leveled
Cup Standard: US customary
Technique Variance: 180g per cup.

Chef's Culinary Technique

Simmer butter beans with smoked ham hocks or smoked paprika until the starch breaks down into a luxurious, creamy gravy.

Data Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173759)

Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans) Grams to Cups Table

Standard conversions from grams to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
Dry Lima Beans (10g) 10g 0.06 (0.06 cups) 0.9 tbsp 2.7 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (25g) 25g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.7 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (50g) 50g 1/4 (0.28 cups) 4.4 tbsp 13.3 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (75g) 75g 3/8 (0.42 cups) 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (100g) 100g 0.56 (0.56 cups) 8.9 tbsp 26.7 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (125g) 125g 2/3 (0.69 cups) 11.1 tbsp 33.3 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (150g) 150g 7/8 (0.83 cups) 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (175g) 175g 1 (0.97 cups) 15.6 tbsp 46.7 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (200g) 200g 1 1/8 (1.11 cups) 17.8 tbsp 53.3 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (225g) 225g 1 1/4 (1.25 cups) 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (250g) 250g 1 3/8 (1.39 cups) 22.2 tbsp 66.7 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (300g) 300g 1 2/3 (1.67 cups) 26.7 tbsp 80.0 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (400g) 400g 2 1/4 (2.22 cups) 35.6 tbsp 106.7 tsp
Dry Lima Beans (500g) 500g 2 3/4 (2.78 cups) 44.4 tbsp 133.3 tsp

Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans) Cups to Grams Table

Standard kitchen cup measurements converted to exact grams for Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
1/4 Cup of Dry Lima Beans 45g 1/4 Cup (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
1/3 Cup of Dry Lima Beans 60g 1/3 Cup (0.33 cups) 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp
1/2 Cup of Dry Lima Beans 90g 1/2 Cup (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
2/3 Cup of Dry Lima Beans 120g 2/3 Cup (0.67 cups) 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp
3/4 Cup of Dry Lima Beans 135g 3/4 Cup (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
1 Cup of Dry Lima Beans 180g 1 Cup (1.00 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
1 1/2 Cups of Dry Lima Beans 270g 1 1/2 Cups (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
2 Cups of Dry Lima Beans 360g 2 Cups (2.00 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans)?

One standard US Customary cup of Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans) weighs approximately 180 grams under standard measurement conditions (Dry large flat beans poured and leveled).

How do I measure Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans) accurately without a scale?

Simmer butter beans with smoked ham hocks or smoked paprika until the starch breaks down into a luxurious, creamy gravy. Source reference: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173759).

How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in a cup of Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans)?

There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in 1 standard US cup. For Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans), 1 tablespoon weighs approximately 11.25 grams, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 3.75 grams.

What is the bulk density of Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans)?

The bulk density of Lima Beans (Dry Large / Butter Beans) is 0.761 grams per milliliter (g/mL), according to USDA FoodData Central standards.