Convert Grated Cheese from Ounces to Cup

How many cups is 1 ounce of grated cheese?

1 ounce of grated cheese (shredded cheese) is 0.28 cups. 2 ounces of grated cheese is 0.57 cups. 1/2 ounce of grated cheese is 0.14 cups. 1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of grated cheese is 0.07 cups. 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 →

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 ounce of parmesan cheese is in 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 what 1 ounce of pecorino romano is in cups.

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0.28 Cup

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Common Grated Cheese Conversions

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

OuncesCups
1 oz0.28 cups
2 oz0.57 cups
3 oz0.85 cups
4 oz1.13 cups
5 oz1.42 cups
6 oz1.7 cups
8 oz2.27 cups
10 oz2.83 cups
12 oz3.4 cups

Grated Cheese Conversion Chart

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

ouncescupgramscup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz0.71 cup70.82 g0.74 cup (US)11.8 tbsp35.41 tsp
5 oz1.42 cup141.64 g1.48 cup (US)23.61 tbsp70.82 tsp
7.5 oz2.12 cup212.46 g2.21 cup (US)35.41 tbsp106.23 tsp
10 oz2.83 cup283.29 g2.95 cup (US)47.21 tbsp141.64 tsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 cup of grated cheese in ounces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 ounce of grated cheese in cups?
1 ounce of grated cheese is 0.28 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of grated cheese is 0.57 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.14 cups. 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 cups is 1.5 ounces of grated cheese?
1.5 ounces of grated cheese is 0.42 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of grated cheese is 0.28 cups and 2 ounces is 0.57 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 ounces of grated cheese in cups?
2 ounces of grated cheese is 0.57 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of grated cheese is 0.28 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many ounces of grated cheese is 0.28 cups?
0.28 cups of grated cheese is 0.99 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 ounce of shredded cheese in cups?
Shredded cheese is another name for grated cheese, so 1 ounce of shredded cheese is 0.28 cups, exactly the same as grated cheese. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 0.57 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.14 cups. 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 ounce of grated cheese is 0.28 cups under either name, and 2 ounces is 0.57 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 oz grated cheese in cups?
1/2 ounce of grated cheese is 0.14 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of grated cheese is 0.28 cups and 2 ounces is 0.57 cups. 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 oz grated cheese in cups?
1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of grated cheese is 0.07 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of grated cheese is 0.28 cups and 2 ounces is 0.57 cups. 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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