I've got four cups of dry pinto beans. What will be their volume after I let them soak overnight?
How much do dry beans expand when soaked
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Best Answer
Typically dry beans expand 2-3 times their original volume when soaked, depending on their age (fresher beans have more moisture left than older ones and expand less). I usually put them in a large pot and cover them with at least 5-6cm of water above.