Convert Mascarpone from Ounces to Cup

How many cups is 1 ounce of mascarpone?

1 ounce of mascarpone (mascarpone cheese) is 0.12 cups. 2 ounces of mascarpone is 0.24 cups. 1/2 ounce of mascarpone is 0.06 cups. 1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of mascarpone is 0.03 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. 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 ounce of cream cheese is in cups.

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 ounce of ricotta is in cups.

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 ounce of crème fraîche is in cups.

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0.12 Cup

Common Mascarpone Conversions

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

OuncesCups
1 oz0.12 cups
2 oz0.24 cups
3 oz0.35 cups
4 oz0.47 cups
5 oz0.59 cups
6 oz0.71 cups
8 oz0.94 cups
10 oz1.18 cups
12 oz1.42 cups

Mascarpone Conversion Chart

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

ouncescupgramscup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz0.3 cup70.84 g0.31 cup (US)4.92 tbsp14.76 tsp
5 oz0.59 cup141.68 g0.61 cup (US)9.84 tbsp29.52 tsp
7.5 oz0.89 cup212.51 g0.92 cup (US)14.76 tbsp44.27 tsp
10 oz1.18 cup283.35 g1.23 cup (US)19.68 tbsp59.03 tsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 cup of mascarpone in ounces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 ounce of mascarpone in cups?
1 ounce of mascarpone is 0.12 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of mascarpone is 0.24 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.06 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 mascarpone converter
How many cups is 1.5 ounces of mascarpone?
1.5 ounces of mascarpone is 0.18 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of mascarpone is 0.12 cups and 2 ounces is 0.24 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 ounces of mascarpone in cups?
2 ounces of mascarpone is 0.24 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of mascarpone is 0.12 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 ounces of mascarpone is 0.12 cups?
0.12 cups of mascarpone is 1.02 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 ounce of mascarpone cheese in cups?
Mascarpone cheese is another name for mascarpone, so 1 ounce of mascarpone cheese is 0.12 cups, exactly the same as mascarpone. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 0.24 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.06 cups. 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 ounce of mascarpone is 0.12 cups under either name, and 2 ounces is 0.24 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 oz mascarpone in cups?
1/2 ounce of mascarpone is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of mascarpone is 0.12 cups and 2 ounces is 0.24 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 oz mascarpone in cups?
1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of mascarpone is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of mascarpone is 0.12 cups and 2 ounces is 0.24 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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