Convert Grated Cheese from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of grated cheese?

1 tablespoon of grated cheese (shredded cheese) is 6 grams, about 0.21 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of grated cheese is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • 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 parmesan cheese 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 pecorino romano in tablespoons.

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Common Grated Cheese Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp6 g
2 tbsp12 g
3 tbsp18 g
4 tbsp24 g
6 tbsp36 g
8 tbsp48 g
10 tbsp60 g
12 tbsp72 g
16 tbsp96 g

Grated Cheese Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup6 g0.21 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup12 g0.42 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup18 g0.64 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup24 g0.85 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of grated cheese?
1 tablespoon of grated cheese is 6 grams, or 0.21 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of grated cheese is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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 tablespoon of grated cheese?
1 tablespoon of grated cheese is 6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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 tablespoon grated cheese in grams
How many tablespoons of grated cheese is 6 grams?
6 grams of grated cheese is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons 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 tablespoon of grated cheese in ounces?
1 tablespoon of grated cheese is 0.21 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.11 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.42 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon grated cheese in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups 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. Tablespoons to cups

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