Chickpea / Besan Flour — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of chickpea / besan flour weighs 92 grams (3.25 ounces or 5.8g per tablespoon) when measured spooned & leveled; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 97.2g and 100g equals 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses spooned & leveled (92g/cup). Switching to dip scooped (108g/cup) changes each cup by 16g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Chickpea Flour: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 92g per 236.6 mL US cup (spooned & leveled).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 1.9 g | 0.07 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 5.8 g | 0.2 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 11.5 g | 0.41 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 23 g | 0.81 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 30.7 g | 1.08 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 46 g | 1.62 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 61.3 g | 2.16 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 69 g | 2.43 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 92 g | 3.25 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 97.2 g | 3.43 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 138 g | 4.87 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 184 g | 6.49 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 276 g | 9.74 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 368 g | 12.98 oz |
Chickpea Flour: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 0.11 c |
| 25 g | ¼ cup + 1 tsp | 0.27 c |
| 50 g | ½ cup + 2 tsp | 0.54 c |
| 75 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 0.82 c |
| 100 g | 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 1.09 c |
| 125 g | 1 ⅓ cups + 1 ¼ tsp | 1.36 c |
| 150 g | 1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 1.63 c |
| 200 g | 2 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 2.17 c |
| 250 g | 2 ⅔ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 2.72 c |
| 300 g | 3 ¼ cups | 3.26 c |
| 400 g | 4 ⅓ cups | 4.35 c |
| 500 g | 5 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 5.43 c |
| 750 g | 8 cups + 2 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 8.15 c |
| 1000 g | 10 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp | 10.87 c |
How to Measure Chickpea / Besan Flour Accurately
Chickpea flour is light, fluffy, and tends to clump; whisk or sift before gently spooning into the measuring cup.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- spooned & leveled (Test-kitchen standard) 92 g
- Dip scooped 108 g
Data reference: USDA FDC #174288 & Bob’s Red Mill technical data sheet
Common Culinary Uses
- Socca and farinata flatbreads
- Indian pakora batter
- Vegan egg-free frittatas
- Gluten-free savory baking
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- 1:1 by weight with fava bean flour or oat flour in savory pancakes
Chickpea / Besan Flour Measuring FAQs
Does chickpea flour taste like beans after baking? ▾
Raw batter has a strong beany flavor, but baking thoroughly roasts the starches and develops a nutty, savory taste.
Can chickpea flour replace eggs in vegan baking? ▾
Yes, whisk 3 tablespoons (21g) chickpea flour with 3 tablespoons water to replace one large egg in savory dishes.