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. Use the metric cup converter →
  • 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 →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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.

Out of greek yoghurt? See greek yoghurt substitutes →

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

Greek Yoghurt Measurement Converter

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Common Greek Yoghurt Conversions

Here are the most common greek yoghurt conversions from tablespoons to cups (US).

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Greek Yoghurt Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup15.6 g0.55 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup31.2 g1.1 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup46.8 g1.65 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup62.4 g2.2 oz12 tsp

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

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt?
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 below for the common ones.
How many US cups is 2 tablespoons of greek yoghurt?
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 below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of strained yoghurt?
Strained yoghurt is another name for greek yoghurt, so 1 tablespoon of strained yoghurt is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as greek yoghurt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US 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 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
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 below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 tbsp greek yoghurt in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of greek yoghurt is 0.02 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. 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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