Convert Greek Yoghurt from Tablespoon to Cup (US)
How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt?
1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt (strained yoghurt) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of greek yoghurt is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of greek yoghurt is 0.02 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.
- 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 →
- 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 greek yoghurt weighs about 15.6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 15.4 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 20.8 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
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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 tablespoons to cups (US).
| Tablespoons | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cups (US) |
| 2 tbsp | 0.13 cups (US) |
| 3 tbsp | 0.19 cups (US) |
| 4 tbsp | 0.25 cups (US) |
| 6 tbsp | 0.38 cups (US) |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5 cups (US) |
| 10 tbsp | 0.63 cups (US) |
| 12 tbsp | 0.75 cups (US) |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup (US) |
This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the tablespoons to cups (US) volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt in US cups?
- 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of greek yoghurt is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US 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 US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of greek yoghurt?
- 1.5 tablespoons of greek yoghurt is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of greek yoghurt in US cups?
- 2 tablespoons of greek yoghurt is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is 0.06 US 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 US cups reading.
- How many tablespoons of greek yoghurt is 0.06 US cups?
- 0.06 US cups of greek yoghurt is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- What is 1/2 tbsp greek yoghurt in US cups?
- 1/2 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US 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 above for the common ones.