Convert Grated Cheese from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of grated cheese?

1 US cup of grated cheese (shredded cheese) is 96 grams. 2 US cups of grated cheese is 192 grams. 1/2 US cup of grated cheese is 48 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of grated cheese is 24 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 what 1 US cup of parmesan cheese is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of pecorino romano is in grams.

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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 Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)24 g0.24 cup0.85 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)48 g0.48 cup1.69 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)96 g0.96 cup3.39 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)192 g1.92 cup6.78 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 grated cheese in US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of grated cheese in grams?
1 US cup of grated cheese is 96 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of grated cheese is 192 grams and 0.5 US cups is 48 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 grated cheese converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of grated cheese?
1.5 US cups of grated cheese is 144 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of grated cheese is 96 grams and 2 US cups is 192 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 grated cheese in grams?
2 US cups of grated cheese is 192 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of grated cheese is 96 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 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 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 grated cheese and shredded cheese the same thing?
Yes. Shredded cheese is another name for grated cheese, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of grated cheese is 96 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 192 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) grated cheese in grams?
1/2 US cup of grated cheese is 48 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of grated cheese is 96 grams and 2 US cups is 192 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) grated cheese in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of grated cheese is 24 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of grated cheese is 96 grams and 2 US cups is 192 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 grated cheese 100 or 96 grams?
A cup of grated cheese weighs 100 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 96 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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