Convert Mascarpone from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of mascarpone?

1 cup of mascarpone (mascarpone cheese) is 240 grams. 2 cups of mascarpone is 480 grams. 1/2 cup of mascarpone is 120 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of mascarpone is 60 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 240 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 230 g. Use the US 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 →

Mascarpone is a rich Italian fresh cheese made by curdling cream with citric or tartaric acid, giving it a smooth, spoonable texture and a fat content of around 40%. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. It is the signature cheese in tiramisu and also turns up in buttercream frostings, cheesecakes, and pasta sauces.

Mascarpone is sold in 250 g tubs, but recipes often call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you reaching for a second tub mid-recipe or wasting the end of one.

Also known as

  • mascarpone cheese
  • Italian cream cheese

Cream cheese is firmer and tangier than mascarpone, with a fat content of around 33% to mascarpone's 40%. They are close in weight (230 g vs 240 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in cheesecakes and frostings; expect a slightly less rich, more tangy result with cream cheese. See what 1 cup of cream cheese is in grams.

Ricotta is grainier and far lower in fat than mascarpone (258 g vs 240 g per cup), with around 13% fat. Swap 1:1 by volume in fillings only when a grainier, lighter result is fine; smooth fillings need straining or blending first. See what 1 cup of ricotta is in grams.

Crème fraîche is cultured cream with a tangy bite that mascarpone lacks. They are close in weight (230 g vs 240 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; mascarpone gives a sweeter, richer result and is the one to reach for in tiramisu or buttercream. See what 1 cup of crème fraîche is in grams.

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240 Grams

Common Mascarpone Conversions

Here are the most common mascarpone conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups60 g
0.5 cups120 g
0.75 cups180 g
1 cup240 g
1.25 cups300 g
1.5 cups360 g
2 cups480 g
2.5 cups600 g
3 cups720 g

Mascarpone Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting mascarpone from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup60 g2.12 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup120 g4.24 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup240 g8.47 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup480 g16.94 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of mascarpone in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of mascarpone in grams?
1 cup of mascarpone is 240 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of mascarpone is 480 grams and 0.5 cups is 120 grams. 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 mascarpone converter
How many grams is 1.5 cups of mascarpone?
1.5 cups of mascarpone is 360 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mascarpone is 240 grams and 2 cups is 480 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of mascarpone in grams?
2 cups of mascarpone is 480 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of mascarpone is 240 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many cups of mascarpone is 240 grams?
240 grams of mascarpone is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of mascarpone cheese in grams?
Mascarpone cheese is another name for mascarpone, so 1 cup of mascarpone cheese is 240 grams, exactly the same as mascarpone. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 480 grams and 0.5 cups is 120 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are mascarpone and mascarpone cheese the same thing?
Yes. Mascarpone cheese is another name for mascarpone, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of mascarpone is 240 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 480 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup mascarpone in grams?
1/2 cup of mascarpone is 120 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mascarpone is 240 grams and 2 cups is 480 grams. 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 mascarpone in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of mascarpone is 60 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mascarpone is 240 grams and 2 cups is 480 grams. 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.
Is 1 cup of mascarpone 240 or 230 grams?
A cup of mascarpone weighs 240 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 230 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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