Besan (Gram Flour) Converter
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Accurate grams, cups, and tablespoon conversions for Besan (Gram Flour). Calibrated for Indian cooking.
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Besan (Gram Flour) — Quick Reference
1 Cup
92g
1 Tbsp
5.8g
1 Tsp
1.93g
100g =
1.09 cup
Why 92 g? This density is verified against FSSAI/USDA reference data — weight is always more accurate than volume when you scale Besan (Gram Flour).
Also read: How to scale recipes · Full density chart · Unit converter
Besan (Gram Flour) Conversion Table
| Amount | Cups | Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.25 | 4 | 23g |
| 0.5 cups | 0.5 | 8 | 46g |
| 0.75 cups | 0.75 | 12 | 69g |
| 1 cup | 1 | 16 | 92g |
| 1.5 cups | 1.5 | 24 | 138g |
| 2 cups | 2 | 32 | 184g |
| 3 cups | 3 | 48 | 276g |
| 4 cups | 4 | 64 | 368g |
Besan to Grams — Besan Cup to Grams
1 cup of besan (gram flour) weighs 92 grams (USDA-verified). Besan is ground from chana dal and is lighter than whole wheat atta — it does not sink to 120 g. Use 92 g per US cup for accurate besan grams to cups conversions in pakoras, dhokla and sweets. A fine sieved cup is lighter (~87 g) than a coarse packed cup (~97 g).
1 cup besan
92 g
1 tbsp besan
5.8 g
1 cup fine (sieved)
87 g
1 cup coarse (packed)
97 g
250 g besan
2.72 cups
500 g besan
5.43 cups
Our converter stores a verified density of 92 grams per US cup (240ml). This means 1 cup of Besan (Gram Flour) weighs 92g, 1 tablespoon weighs 5.8g, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 1.93g. A 250g (half-pack) of Besan (Gram Flour) is about 2.72 cups, and 500g is about 5.4 cups.
For the best cooking results when scaling Besan (Gram Flour) in recipes, use grams rather than cups. Volume measurements can vary based on how tightly the cup is packed, while weight is always consistent. You can compare Besan (Gram Flour) against all 254 ingredients in our printable density chart.
Practical Weights — Besan (Gram Flour) in Cups
| Weight | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 50g | 0.54 cup | 8.6 tbsp |
| 100g | 1.09 cups | 17.2 tbsp |
| 200g | 2.17 cups | 34.5 tbsp |
| 250g | 2.72 cups | 43.1 tbsp |
| 500g | 5.43 cups | 86.2 tbsp |
| 1000g | 10.87 cups | 172.4 tbsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 cup of Besan (Gram Flour)?+
1 cup of Besan (Gram Flour) = 92 grams. This uses the standard US cup of 240ml.
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of Besan (Gram Flour)?+
1 tablespoon (tbsp) of Besan (Gram Flour) = 5.8 grams. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.
How do I convert Besan (Gram Flour) from grams to cups?+
Divide grams by 92: 92g = 1 cup, 46g = ½ cup. Use our converter above for instant results.
How many grams is 1 cup besan?+
1 cup of besan = 92 grams (USDA-verified). Fine sieved besan is ~87 g, coarse packed besan ~97 g. It is lighter than 1 cup of atta (120 g).
How many cups of besan in 500g?+
500 g of besan = 5.43 cups at 92 g per cup. 250 g = 2.72 cups.
आपके सवाल — हिंग्लिश में (Hinglish FAQ)
1 cup Besan (Gram Flour) kitne gram?+
1 cup Besan (Gram Flour) = 92 gram. Ye standard US cup (240 ml) ke hisaab se hai aur Indian cooking ke liye calibrated hai.
100 gram Besan (Gram Flour) kitne cups?+
100 gram Besan (Gram Flour) = 1.09 cup. 250 gram = 2.72 cup.
1 tbsp Besan (Gram Flour) kitne gram?+
1 tablespoon Besan (Gram Flour) = 5.8 gram. Ek cup me 16 tablespoon hote hain.
Besan (Gram Flour) ko cups me naapein ya weight se?+
Recipe scale karne ke liye hamesha weight (gram) use karein — cup packing ke hisaab se 10-15% ka farak de sakta hai, weight hamesha consistent hai.
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