How Much Is 1.57 Cups of Chickpeas in Ounces?
1.57 cups of chickpeas equals 11.08 oz. Chickpeas has a density of 200g per cup (200g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.57 cups of all-purpose flour would be 6.93 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.57 cups of chickpeas
- 1 cup of chickpeas = 200g
- 1.57 × 200 = 314g
- Convert grams to ounces: 314 ÷ 28.3495 = 11.08 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chickpeas are dense at 200g per cup. Pour them into the measuring cup and level off without shaking, which settles the beans and increases the weight.
Chickpeas at Different Amounts
How chickpeas scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.57 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.57 cups of chickpeas (314g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Chickpeas
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.76 oz | 1.86 oz | 2.12 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.33 oz | 2.46 oz | 2.80 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 3.53 oz | 3.73 oz | 4.24 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 5.29 oz | 5.59 oz | 6.35 oz |
| 1 cup | 7.05 oz | 7.45 oz | 8.47 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 10.58 oz | 11.18 oz | 12.71 oz |
| 1.57 cups | 11.08 oz | 11.70 oz | 13.30 oz |
| 2 cups | 14.11 oz | 14.91 oz | 16.94 oz |
| 3 cups | 21.16 oz | 22.36 oz | 25.42 oz |
| 4 cups | 28.22 oz | 29.82 oz | 33.89 oz |
| 5 cups | 35.27 oz | 37.27 oz | 42.36 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.