Convert Mascarpone from Tablespoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of mascarpone?

1 tablespoon of mascarpone (mascarpone cheese) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of mascarpone is 0.12 cups. 1/2 tablespoon of mascarpone is 0.03 cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of mascarpone is 0.01 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 →
  • 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 mascarpone weighs about 14.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 tablespoon 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 tablespoon 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 tablespoon of crème fraîche is in cups.

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0.06 Cup

Common Mascarpone Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups
1 tbsp0.06 cups
2 tbsp0.12 cups
3 tbsp0.18 cups
4 tbsp0.24 cups
6 tbsp0.36 cups
8 tbsp0.48 cups
10 tbsp0.6 cups
12 tbsp0.72 cups
16 tbsp0.96 cups

Mascarpone Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup14.4 g0.51 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup28.8 g1.02 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup43.2 g1.52 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup57.6 g2.03 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of mascarpone in cups?
1 tablespoon of mascarpone is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of mascarpone is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 tablespoons of mascarpone?
1.5 tablespoons of mascarpone is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of mascarpone is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 tablespoons of mascarpone in cups?
2 tablespoons of mascarpone is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of mascarpone is 0.06 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 tablespoons of mascarpone is 0.06 cups?
0.06 cups of mascarpone is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons 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 tablespoon of mascarpone cheese in cups?
Mascarpone cheese is another name for mascarpone, so 1 tablespoon of mascarpone cheese is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as mascarpone. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 tablespoon of mascarpone is 0.06 cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 mascarpone in cups?
1/2 tablespoon of mascarpone is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of mascarpone is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 mascarpone in cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of mascarpone is 0.01 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of mascarpone is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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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