How Much Is 3.4 Teaspoons of Black Beans in Grams?
3.4 teaspoons of black beans weighs 13.03 g. This is based on black beans having a density of 184g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 3.4 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3.4 teaspoons of black beans
- 1 teaspoon of black beans = 3.83g
- 3.4 × 3.83 = 13.03g
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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (3.4 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3.4 teaspoons of black beans (13.03g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Black Beans
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.96 g | 0.97 g | 1.15 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.92 g | 1.94 g | 2.30 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.83 g | 3.89 g | 4.60 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 5.75 g | 5.83 g | 6.90 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 7.67 g | 7.78 g | 9.21 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 11.50 g | 11.67 g | 13.81 g |
| 3.4 teaspoons | 13.03 g | 13.22 g | 15.65 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 15.33 g | 15.55 g | 18.41 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 19.17 g | 19.44 g | 23.02 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 23.00 g | 23.33 g | 27.62 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 30.67 g | 31.11 g | 36.83 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.
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.