Convert Bocconcini from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of bocconcini?

1 US cup of bocconcini (baby mozzarella) is 220.8 grams. 2 US cups of bocconcini is 441.6 grams. 1/2 US cup of bocconcini is 110.4 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of bocconcini is 55.2 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml), so 1 cup is 220.8 g. A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml and holds about 230 g. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Bocconcini are small, egg-shaped balls of fresh mozzarella with a soft, milky texture and a mild flavour. One metric cup (250 ml) of bocconcini weighs around 230 grams or 8.11 ounces. When a recipe calls for bocconcini by volume, measuring by grams gives a more reliable result than filling a measuring cup, as the balls pack differently depending on their size.

Bocconcini are sold by weight in most delis and supermarkets, so knowing the gram-to-cup conversion helps you buy the right amount for salads, pizzas, and baked dishes without waste.

Also known as

  • baby mozzarella
  • fresh mozzarella balls
  • ciliegine
  • bocconcini cheese

Related Bocconcini Ingredients

Mozzarella and bocconcini are the same cheese in different forms: bocconcini are small fresh balls, while shredded mozzarella is a packaged, shredded version. Shredded mozzarella (113 g per cup) is lighter than bocconcini (230 g per cup), as fresh balls retain more moisture. See what 1 US cup of mozzarella is in grams.

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Common Bocconcini Conversions

Here are the most common bocconcini conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)55.2 g
0.5 cups (US)110.4 g
0.75 cups (US)165.6 g
1 cup (US)220.8 g
1.25 cups (US)276 g
1.5 cups (US)331.2 g
2 cups (US)441.6 g
2.5 cups (US)552 g
3 cups (US)662.4 g

Bocconcini Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting bocconcini from Cup (US) to Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)55.2 g0.24 cup1.95 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)110.4 g0.48 cup3.89 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)220.8 g0.96 cup7.79 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)441.6 g1.92 cup15.57 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of bocconcini in US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of bocconcini in grams?
1 US cup of bocconcini is 220.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of bocconcini is 441.6 grams and 0.5 US cups is 110.4 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the bocconcini converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of bocconcini?
1.5 US cups of bocconcini is 331.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of bocconcini is 220.8 grams and 2 US cups is 441.6 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of bocconcini in grams?
2 US cups of bocconcini is 441.6 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of bocconcini is 220.8 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many US cups of bocconcini is 220.8 grams?
220.8 grams of bocconcini is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are bocconcini and baby mozzarella the same thing?
Yes. Baby mozzarella is another name for bocconcini, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of bocconcini is 220.8 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 441.6 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) bocconcini in grams?
1/2 US cup of bocconcini is 110.4 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of bocconcini is 220.8 grams and 2 US cups is 441.6 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) bocconcini in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of bocconcini is 55.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of bocconcini is 220.8 grams and 2 US cups is 441.6 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
Is 1 cup of bocconcini 230 or 221 grams?
A cup of bocconcini weighs 230 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 221 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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