Convert Grated Cheese from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of grated cheese?

1 US cup of grated cheese (shredded cheese) is 96 grams, about 3.39 ounces. 0.5 US cups of grated cheese is 48 grams and 2 US cups is 192 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Grated cheese is any hard or semi-hard cheese that has been shredded into fine strands, commonly used as a topping or stirred into sauces, bakes, and gratins. One metric cup (250 ml) of grated cheese weighs around 100 grams or 3.53 ounces. When a recipe calls for a cup of grated cheese, measuring by grams gives a more reliable result, as how finely the cheese is grated and how loosely it is packed both affect the volume.

A loosely filled cup of grated cheese and a firmly packed one can differ by 20 grams or more. Measuring in grams ensures the right amount of cheese for melting, browning, and flavour balance in every dish.

Also known as

  • shredded cheese
  • grated cheddar
  • shredded cheddar

Related Grated Cheese Ingredients

Parmesan is a hard Italian grating cheese with a sharp, salty flavour. It has the same weight per cup as generic grated cheese (100 g), but its concentrated flavour means you typically use less of it. See parmesan cheese in US cups.

Pecorino Romano is a hard Italian sheep's milk cheese similar in weight to grated cheese (100 g per cup). It is sharper and saltier than a generic grated cheese blend, so use it in smaller quantities where its intensity is welcome. See pecorino romano in US cups.

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Common Grated Cheese Conversions

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

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)24 g
0.5 cups (US)48 g
0.75 cups (US)72 g
1 cup (US)96 g
1.25 cups (US)120 g
1.5 cups (US)144 g
2 cups (US)192 g
2.5 cups (US)240 g
3 cups (US)288 g

Grated Cheese Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup24 g0.85 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup48 g1.69 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup96 g3.39 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup192 g6.78 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of grated cheese?
1 US cup of grated cheese is 96 grams, or 3.39 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of grated cheese is 48 grams and 2 US cups is 192 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 grated cheese converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of grated cheese?
1 US cup of grated cheese is 96 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 48 grams and 2 US cups is 192 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 grated cheese in grams
How many US cups of grated cheese is 96 grams?
96 grams of grated 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 grated cheese in ounces?
1 US cup of grated cheese is 3.39 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 1.69 ounces and 2 US cups is 6.78 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 grated 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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