Convert Greek Yoghurt from Cup

How much is 1 cup of greek yoghurt?

1 cup of greek yoghurt (strained yoghurt) is 260 grams, about 9.17 ounces. 0.5 cups of greek yoghurt is 130 grams and 2 cups is 520 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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

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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No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

Greek Yoghurt Measurement Converter

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Common Greek Yoghurt Conversions

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

CupsGrams
0.25 cups65 g
0.5 cups130 g
0.75 cups195 g
1 cup260 g
1.25 cups325 g
1.5 cups390 g
2 cups520 g
2.5 cups650 g
3 cups780 g

Greek Yoghurt Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting greek yoghurt from Cup to other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup65 g2.29 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup130 g4.59 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup260 g9.17 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup520 g18.34 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of greek yoghurt?
1 cup of greek yoghurt is 260 grams, or 9.17 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of greek yoghurt is 130 grams and 2 cups is 520 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 greek yoghurt converter
How many grams is 1 cup of greek yoghurt?
1 cup of greek yoghurt is 260 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 130 grams and 2 cups is 520 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.
How many cups of greek yoghurt is 260 grams?
260 grams of greek yoghurt is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups 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.

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