How many grams is 1 US cup of cream cheese?

1 US cup of cream cheese is 220.8 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 110.4 grams and 2 US cups is 441.6 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.

How many US cups of cream cheese is 220.8 grams?

220.8 grams of cream cheese is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

What is 1 US cup of cream cheese in ounces?

1 US cup of cream cheese is 7.79 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 3.89 ounces and 2 US cups is 15.57 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.

How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?

US cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres.

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How much is 1 US cup of cream cheese?

1 US cup of cream cheese (cream cheese spread) is 220.8 grams, about 7.79 ounces. 0.5 US cups of cream cheese is 110.4 grams and 2 US cups is 441.6 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Cream cheese is a soft, mild fresh cheese made from a mixture of cream and milk, commonly used in baking and cooking. One metric cup (250 ml) of cream cheese weighs approximately 230 grams or 8.11 ounces. It is widely used as a spread, in frosting, cheesecakes, dips, and as a filling in pastries and baked goods.

Cream cheese is often listed by weight in recipes but sold and measured by volume — getting the conversion right ensures the correct texture and richness in frostings, cheesecakes, and fillings. Measuring by grams produces more consistent results than scooping from the tub.

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Related Cream Cheese Ingredients

Plain yoghurt is much lighter and tangier than cream cheese (258 g vs 230 g per cup). Use it as a 1:1 swap in cheesecakes or frostings only when you want a looser, more pourable result; for piping or thick spreads, cream cheese holds its shape better. See plain yoghurt in US cups.

Parmesan is a hard aged cheese that weighs just 100 g per metric cup when grated, far less than cream cheese at 230 g. It adds a sharp, salty bite rather than creaminess, so the two serve different purposes in baking and cooking. See parmesan cheese in US cups.

Sour cream is thinner and tangier than cream cheese, with similar fat content but live cultures that give a sharper bite. They are close in weight (250 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in cake batters or dips; for piped frostings, cream cheese holds its shape better. See sour cream in US cups.

Crème fraîche has the same weight per cup as cream cheese (230 g each) but a thinner, more pourable texture and a tangier flavour. Swap 1:1 in cold dips and toppings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche is the safer choice as cream cheese can turn grainy under heat. See crème fraîche in US cups.

Mascarpone is richer and smoother than cream cheese, with around 40% fat to cream cheese's 33%. They are close in weight (240 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in tiramisu, frostings, and cheesecakes; expect a softer set and a milder, sweeter flavour with mascarpone. See mascarpone in US cups.

Ricotta is grainier and lower in fat than cream cheese (258 g vs 230 g per cup). Swap 1:1 by volume in baked fillings; ricotta carries visible curds, so smooth no-bake fillings need straining or blending first. See ricotta in US cups.

Cottage cheese is loose and curdy where cream cheese is dense and smooth (234 g vs 230 g per cup). Blending cottage cheese until smooth lets it stand in for cream cheese in dips and cheesecake batters, with a lighter, less tangy result. See cottage cheese in US cups.

Goat's cheese is lighter and tangier than cream cheese (150 g vs 230 g per cup). It works as a swap in tarts, salads, and savoury spreads when a stronger tang is welcome, but cream cheese is the better choice for frostings and cheesecakes. See goat's cheese in US cups.

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Common Cream Cheese Conversions

Here are the most common cream cheese 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

Cream Cheese Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting cream cheese from Cup (US) to other measurements.

cup(US)	cup	grams	ounces	tbsp	tsp
0.25 cup (US)	0.24 cup	55.2 g	1.95 oz	4 tbsp	12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)	0.48 cup	110.4 g	3.89 oz	8 tbsp	24 tsp
1 cup (US)	0.96 cup	220.8 g	7.79 oz	16 tbsp	48 tsp
2 cup (US)	1.92 cup	441.6 g	15.57 oz	32 tbsp	96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of cream cheese?: 1 US cup of cream cheese is 220.8 grams, or 7.79 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of cream cheese is 110.4 grams and 2 US cups is 441.6 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the cream cheese converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of cream cheese?: 1 US cup of cream cheese is 220.8 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 110.4 grams and 2 US cups is 441.6 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 US cup cream cheese in grams
How many US cups of cream cheese is 220.8 grams?: 220.8 grams of cream cheese is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 US cup of cream cheese in ounces?: 1 US cup of cream cheese is 7.79 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 3.89 ounces and 2 US cups is 15.57 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup cream cheese in ounces
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?: US cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups (US) to tablespoons

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