How Much Is 8 Teaspoons of Black Beans in Ounces?
8 teaspoons of black beans equals 1.08 oz. Black beans has a density of 184g per cup (3.83g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 8 teaspoons of honey would be 2.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 teaspoons of black beans
- 1 teaspoon of black beans = 3.83g
- 8 × 3.83 = 30.67g
- Convert grams to ounces: 30.67 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.08 oz
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 (8 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 teaspoons of black beans (30.67g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
Other Amounts of Black Beans
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.04 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.07 oz | 0.07 oz | 0.08 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.14 oz | 0.14 oz | 0.16 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.20 oz | 0.21 oz | 0.24 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.27 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.32 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.41 oz | 0.41 oz | 0.49 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.54 oz | 0.55 oz | 0.65 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.68 oz | 0.69 oz | 0.81 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.81 oz | 0.82 oz | 0.97 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.08 oz | 1.10 oz | 1.30 oz |
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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.