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How Much Is 0.87 Tablespoons of Black Beans in Grams?

0.87 tablespoons of black beans equals 10.01 g. Black beans has a density of 184g per cup (11.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.87 tablespoons of honey would be 18.49 g.

0.87 tablespoons of black beans
=
10.01g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
10.01 g (US) 10.15 g (Metric Tablespoon) 13.53 g (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 1 tablespoon = 11.5 g 2 tablespoons = 23 g 3 tablespoons = 34.5 g 4 tablespoons = 46 g
Compare: 0.87 tablespoons chickpeas = 10.88 g 0.87 tablespoons lentils = 10.44 g 0.87 tablespoons active dry yeast = 7.83 g
Convert a different ingredient
0.87 tablespoons of black beans is also
0.35 oz (ounces)
10.01

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 11.5g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 0.87 tablespoons of black beans
  2. 1 tablespoon of black beans = 11.5g
  3. 0.87 × 11.5 = 10.01g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

These conversions are for dry, uncooked black beans. Cooked legumes absorb water and have a completely different weight per cup.

Black Beans at Different Amounts

How black beans scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (0.87 tablespoons) is highlighted.

0.87 tbsp10.01 g1 tbsp11.5 g2 tbsp23 g3 tbsp34.5 g4 tbsp46 g5 tbsp57.5 g6 tbsp69 g8 tbsp92 g

For reference, 0.87 tablespoons of black beans (10.01g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).

Other Amounts of Black Beans

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
0.87 tablespoons 10.01 g 10.15 g 13.53 g
1 tablespoon 11.50 g 11.67 g 15.55 g
2 tablespoons 23.00 g 23.33 g 31.11 g
3 tablespoons 34.50 g 35.00 g 46.66 g
4 tablespoons 46.00 g 46.66 g 62.22 g
5 tablespoons 57.50 g 58.33 g 77.77 g
6 tablespoons 69.00 g 69.99 g 93.33 g
8 tablespoons 92.00 g 93.33 g 124.43 g
10 tablespoons 115.00 g 116.66 g 155.54 g
12 tablespoons 138.00 g 139.99 g 186.65 g
16 tablespoons 184.00 g 186.65 g 248.87 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.

What is a Gram?

Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 10.01 g, based on black beans having a density of 184g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 11.5 (grams per tablespoon for black beans). For 0.87 tablespoons: 0.87 × 11.5 = 10.01 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh black beans on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 10.01 g ÷ 11.5 = 0.87 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026