Canned vs. Dry Bean Conversion ============================== Here are some approximate equivalents and cooking instructions: 14 oz Can beans (398 ml) : 1 1/2 c Beans; drained 19 oz Can beans (540 ml) : 2 c Beans; drained 1 c Dry beans : 3 c Beans; cooked 1 lb Dry beans : 2 1/2 c Dry beans 1 lb Dry beans : 7 1/2 c Beans; cooked For greatest economy, cook up a whole bunch and freeze in quantities similar to the can sizes you usually use.