There isn’t a single universal answer because the number of beans in a can depends on the can size and the type of bean, plus how the product is drained. Here are a few common benchmarks to guide you:
- Typical 15-ounce (425–430 g) cans of beans: about 1.5 cups of drained beans, roughly 260–270 grams of cooked beans, which corresponds to around 400–465 individual beans depending on the bean type.
- Common 15-ounce baked bean cans: usually contain about 1.5 cups of beans in sauce, similar bean counts after draining.
- Some manufacturers list counts on the label; for Heinz baked beans, a standard 415 g can is often cited as containing about 465 beans when counted in the whole can (before draining) in certain regions.
Practical takeaways:
- If a recipe calls for 1 can of beans, you can generally substitute with about 1.5 cups of drained cooked beans.
- If you need a precise bean count for a project, check the label on your specific can or weigh and count after draining (the drained solids typically run ~1.5 cups per 15-ounce can).
If you share the exact can size and bean type you’re using, I can give a more precise estimate for that product.
