Convert Cream Cheese from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of cream cheese?

1 US cup of cream cheese (cream cheese spread) is 220.8 grams. 2 US cups of cream cheese is 441.6 grams. 1/2 US cup of cream cheese is 110.4 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of cream cheese 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 →

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.

Also known as

  • cream cheese spread
  • Philadelphia

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 what 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of parmesan cheese is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of sour cream is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of crème fraîche is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of mascarpone is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of ricotta is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of cottage cheese is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of goat's cheese is in grams.

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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 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 cream cheese in US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of cream cheese in grams?
1 US cup of cream cheese is 220.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of cream cheese 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 cream cheese converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of cream cheese?
1.5 US cups of cream cheese is 331.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of cream cheese 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 cream cheese in grams?
2 US cups of cream cheese is 441.6 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of cream cheese 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 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 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 cream cheese and cream cheese spread the same thing?
Yes. Cream cheese spread is another name for cream cheese, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of cream cheese 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) cream cheese in grams?
1/2 US cup of cream cheese is 110.4 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of cream cheese 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) cream cheese in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of cream cheese is 55.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of cream cheese 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 cream cheese 230 or 221 grams?
A cup of cream cheese 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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