Are greek yoghurt and strained yoghurt the same thing?

Yes. Strained yoghurt is another name for greek yoghurt, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of greek yoghurt weighs 260 grams under either name, and every conversion on this page holds whichever name your recipe uses. Recipes swap the two freely, so you can follow either without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

What is 0.25 cups of greek yoghurt in tablespoons?

0.25 cups of greek yoghurt is 4.17 tablespoons. This is the same for any ingredient, since cups and tablespoons are both volume units and do not depend on what you are measuring. One cup is about 16.67 tablespoons, so 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres for any amount.

How much does a cup of greek yoghurt weigh?

1 cup of greek yoghurt in grams is 260 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 520 grams and half a cup is 130 grams. Weighing greek yoghurt by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. See the full cup to grams chart for greek yoghurt, or use the converter on this page for any other amount.

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Greek yoghurt (also spelt 'yogurt' in US recipes) is strained yoghurt with a thick, creamy texture and a higher protein content than regular plain yoghurt. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 260 grams or 9.17 ounces. It's used in dips, dressings, marinades, frostings, and as a higher-protein swap in cakes and muffins.

Greek yoghurt comes in 150 g pots or 500 g tubs, while recipes often call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you reaching for an extra pot mid-recipe or wasting half of one.

Also known as

strained yoghurt
Greek yogurt
strained yogurt

Related Greek Yoghurt Ingredients

Plain yoghurt is looser and a touch lighter than Greek yoghurt (258 g vs 260 g per cup) since it isn't strained. Swap 1:1 in batters and marinades; for thick dips or no-bake desserts that need to hold their shape, Greek yoghurt is the better pick. See our Plain Yoghurt converter.

Sour cream is cultured cream with a fat content closer to double cream, while Greek yoghurt is strained yoghurt with much less fat. They are close in weight (250 g vs 260 g per cup) and swap 1:1 in baking and dips, though sour cream gives a richer, less tangy result. See our Sour Cream converter.

Crème fraîche is richer and more stable under heat than Greek yoghurt, with much higher fat content and a milder tang. They are close in weight (230 g vs 260 g per cup) and swap 1:1 in cold dips and dressings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche holds together better. See our Crème Fraîche converter.

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Common Greek Yoghurt Conversions

Here are the most common greek yoghurt conversions from grams to cups.

Grams	Cups
25 g	0.1 cups
50 g	0.19 cups
75 g	0.29 cups
100 g	0.38 cups
125 g	0.48 cups
150 g	0.58 cups
175 g	0.67 cups
200 g	0.77 cups
250 g	0.96 cups
300 g	1.15 cups
400 g	1.54 cups
500 g	1.92 cups

Greek Yoghurt Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting greek yoghurt to different measurements.

grams	cup	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp
100 g	0.38 cup	3.53 oz	0.4 cup (US)	6.41 tbsp	19.23 tsp
150 g	0.58 cup	5.29 oz	0.6 cup (US)	9.62 tbsp	28.85 tsp
250 g	0.96 cup	8.82 oz	1 cup (US)	16.03 tbsp	48.08 tsp
500 g	1.92 cup	17.63 oz	2 cup (US)	32.05 tbsp	96.15 tsp
750 g	2.88 cup	26.45 oz	3 cup (US)	48.08 tbsp	144.23 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

Are greek yoghurt and strained yoghurt the same thing?: Yes. Strained yoghurt is another name for greek yoghurt, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of greek yoghurt weighs 260 grams under either name, and every conversion on this page holds whichever name your recipe uses. Recipes swap the two freely, so you can follow either without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 0.25 cups of greek yoghurt in tablespoons?: 0.25 cups of greek yoghurt is 4.17 tablespoons. This is the same for any ingredient, since cups and tablespoons are both volume units and do not depend on what you are measuring. One cup is about 16.67 tablespoons, so 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres for any amount. Open the volume converter
How much does a cup of greek yoghurt weigh?: 1 cup of greek yoghurt in grams is 260 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 520 grams and half a cup is 130 grams. Weighing greek yoghurt by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. See the full cup to grams chart for greek yoghurt, or use the converter on this page for any other amount. 1 cup greek yoghurt in grams

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