How many grams is 1.5 cups of cream cheese?

1.5 cups of cream cheese is 345 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cream cheese is 230 grams and 2 cups is 460 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.

How many grams is 2 cups of cream cheese?

2 cups of cream cheese is 460 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of cream cheese is 230 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 cups of cream cheese is 230 grams?

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

How many grams is 1 cup of cream cheese spread?

Cream cheese spread is another name for cream cheese, so 1 cup of cream cheese spread is 230 grams, exactly the same as cream cheese. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 460 grams and 0.5 cups is 115 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of cream cheese?

1/2 cup of cream cheese is 115 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cream cheese is 230 grams and 2 cups is 460 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.

Convert Cream Cheese from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of cream cheese?

1 cup of cream cheese (cream cheese spread) is 230 grams. 2 cups of cream cheese is 460 grams. 1/2 cup of cream cheese is 115 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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

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 our Plain Yoghurt converter.

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 our Parmesan Cheese converter.

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 our Sour Cream converter.

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 our Crème Fraîche converter.

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 our Mascarpone converter.

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 our Ricotta converter.

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 our Cottage Cheese converter.

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 our Goat's Cheese converter.

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Common Cream Cheese Conversions

Here are the most common cream cheese conversions from cups to grams.

Cups	Grams
0.25 cups	57.5 g
0.5 cups	115 g
0.75 cups	172.5 g
1 cup	230 g
1.25 cups	287.5 g
1.5 cups	345 g
2 cups	460 g
2.5 cups	575 g
3 cups	690 g

Cream Cheese Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting cream cheese from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp
0.25 cup	57.5 g	2.03 oz	0.26 cup (US)	4.17 tbsp	12.5 tsp
0.5 cup	115 g	4.06 oz	0.52 cup (US)	8.33 tbsp	25 tsp
1 cup	230 g	8.11 oz	1.04 cup (US)	16.67 tbsp	50 tsp
2 cup	460 g	16.22 oz	2.08 cup (US)	33.33 tbsp	100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of cream cheese?: 1 cup of cream cheese is 230 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of cream cheese is 460 grams and 0.5 cups is 115 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 cups of cream cheese?: 1.5 cups of cream cheese is 345 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cream cheese is 230 grams and 2 cups is 460 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 cups of cream cheese?: 2 cups of cream cheese is 460 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of cream cheese is 230 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 cups of cream cheese is 230 grams?: 230 grams of cream cheese is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 cup of cream cheese spread?: Cream cheese spread is another name for cream cheese, so 1 cup of cream cheese spread is 230 grams, exactly the same as cream cheese. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 460 grams and 0.5 cups is 115 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of cream cheese?: 1/2 cup of cream cheese is 115 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cream cheese is 230 grams and 2 cups is 460 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.

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