Convert Grated Cheese from Tablespoon to Grams

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of grated cheese?

1 tablespoon of grated cheese (shredded cheese) is 6 grams. 2 tablespoons of grated cheese is 12 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of grated cheese is 3 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of grated cheese is 1.5 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 what 1 tablespoon 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 tablespoon of pecorino romano is in grams.

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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 Grams and other measurements.

tbspgramscupouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp6 g0.06 cup0.21 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp12 g0.12 cup0.42 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp18 g0.18 cup0.64 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp24 g0.24 cup0.85 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of grated cheese in tablespoons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of grated cheese in grams?
1 tablespoon of grated cheese is 6 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of grated cheese is 12 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 3 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 tablespoons of grated cheese?
1.5 tablespoons of grated cheese is 9 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of grated cheese is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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 tablespoons of grated cheese in grams?
2 tablespoons of grated cheese is 12 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of grated cheese is 6 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 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 grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese in grams?
Shredded cheese is another name for grated cheese, so 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese is 6 grams, exactly the same as grated cheese. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 12 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 3 grams. 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 tablespoon of grated cheese is 6 grams under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 12 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp grated cheese in grams?
1/2 tablespoon of grated cheese is 3 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of grated cheese is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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 tbsp grated cheese in grams?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of grated cheese is 1.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of grated cheese is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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.

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