Convert Grated Cheese from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of grated cheese?

1 cup of grated cheese (shredded cheese) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of grated cheese is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of grated cheese is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of grated cheese is 4.17 tablespoons. 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 →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of grated cheese weighs about 6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 5.9 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 8 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 cup of parmesan cheese is in tablespoons.

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 cup of pecorino romano is in tablespoons.

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16.67 Tablespoon

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Common Grated Cheese Conversions

Here are the most common grated cheese conversions from cups to tablespoons.

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Grated Cheese Conversion Chart

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

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp25 g0.88 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp50 g1.77 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp100 g3.53 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp200 g7.06 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of grated cheese in tablespoons?
1 cup of grated cheese is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of grated cheese is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 1.5 cups of grated cheese?
1.5 cups of grated cheese is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of grated cheese is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of grated cheese in tablespoons?
2 cups of grated cheese is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of grated cheese is 16.67 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many cups of grated cheese is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of grated cheese is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of shredded cheese in tablespoons?
Shredded cheese is another name for grated cheese, so 1 cup of shredded cheese is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as grated cheese. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 cup of grated cheese is 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup grated cheese in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of grated cheese is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of grated cheese is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. 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 grated cheese in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of grated cheese is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of grated cheese is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. 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.

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