Convert Greek Yoghurt from Cup (US) to Cup

How many cups is 1 US cup of greek yoghurt?

1 US cup of greek yoghurt (strained yoghurt) is 0.96 cups. 2 US cups of greek yoghurt is 1.92 cups. 1/2 US cup of greek yoghurt is 0.48 cups. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of greek yoghurt is 0.24 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.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • 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 →

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 (US) to cups.

Cups (US)Cups
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups
0.75 cups (US)0.72 cups
1 cup (US)0.96 cups
1.25 cups (US)1.2 cups
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups
2 cups (US)1.92 cups
2.5 cups (US)2.4 cups
3 cups (US)2.88 cups

Greek Yoghurt Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup62.4 g2.2 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup124.8 g4.4 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup249.6 g8.8 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup499.2 g17.61 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to cups volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 US cup of greek yoghurt?
1 US cup of greek yoghurt is 0.96 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of greek yoghurt is 1.92 cups and 0.5 US cups is 0.48 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 greek yoghurt converter
How many cups is 1.5 US cups of greek yoghurt?
1.5 US cups of greek yoghurt is 1.44 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of greek yoghurt is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many cups is 2 US cups of greek yoghurt?
2 US cups of greek yoghurt is 1.92 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of greek yoghurt is 0.96 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 US cups of greek yoghurt is 0.96 cups?
0.96 cups of greek yoghurt is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 1 US cup of strained yoghurt?
Strained yoghurt is another name for greek yoghurt, so 1 US cup of strained yoghurt is 0.96 cups, exactly the same as greek yoghurt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 1.92 cups and 0.5 US cups is 0.48 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 convert identically. 1 US cup of greek yoghurt is 0.96 cups under either name, and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) greek yoghurt in cups?
1/2 US cup of greek yoghurt is 0.48 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of greek yoghurt is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 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 cup (US) greek yoghurt in cups?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of greek yoghurt is 0.24 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of greek yoghurt is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 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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