85 Grams of Chickpeas to Cups
Ingredient
Chickpeas
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.56 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 8.9
- Teaspoons
- 26.8
- Milliliters
- 132 ml
85 grams of chickpeas = 0.56 cups (½ cup / 8.9 tablespoons)
Chickpeas has a density of approximately 152g per cup. Canned, drained and rinsed. Undrained canned chickpeas (with liquid) weigh closer to 240g per cup. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #173801).
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75g | 0.49 | ½ | 7.9 |
| 80g | 0.53 | ½ | 8.4 |
| 85g | 0.56 | ½ | 8.9 |
| 90g | 0.59 | ⅝ | 9.5 |
| 95g | 0.63 | ⅝ | 10.0 |
Bakers reach for chickpeas in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 85 grams of chickpeas in cups?+
85 grams of chickpeas is 0.56 cups (½ cup), or 8.9 tablespoons.
How do I measure 85 grams of chickpeas without a scale?+
Use ½ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 8.9 tablespoons instead.